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Helwig Name Meaning

German and Dutch: from the medieval personal name Heilwig Helwig (female and male) composed of the ancient Germanic elements heil ‘luck’ + wīg ‘war’.

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


Similar surnames: Helvig, Herwig, Helbig, Gerwig, Halbig, Hellweg, Herzig, Hellwig

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Where is the Helwig family from?

You can see how Helwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helwig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 84 Helwig families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Helwig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helwig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helwig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Helwig. 48% of Helwig men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Helwig women worked as a Housemaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helwig were Gen Merchant and Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Miller
    18%
  • Gen Merchant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housemaid
    50%
  • Income
    50%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Helwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helwig 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Helwig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Helwig. For the veterans among your Helwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helwig lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Helwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Helwig in 1948 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

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