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Hellwig Name Meaning

German: variant of Helwig .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hellweg, Helwig, Helling, Helbig, Hellman, Herlong, Helmig, Helvig

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Where is the Hellwig family from?

You can see how Hellwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellwig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hellwig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hellwig family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellwig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hellwig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellwig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hellwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellwig. 18% of Hellwig men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Hellwig women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellwig were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hellwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellwig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hellwig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Hellwig. For the veterans among your Hellwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellwig lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hellwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hellwig in 1952 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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