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Helgeland Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads so named notably in the county of Rogaland. In most cases the name is derived from Old Norse Helgaland from heilagr ‘holy’ ‘sacred’ + land ‘(piece of) land farmstead’ (see Helland ).

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


Similar surnames: Helland, Hegland, Haugland, England, Hetland, Espeland, Selland

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Where is the Helgeland family from?

You can see how Helgeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helgeland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Helgeland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Helgeland families living in Iowa. This was about 62% of all the recorded Helgeland's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Helgeland families in 1880.
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What did your Helgeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helgeland. 54% of Helgeland men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Ice Delivery
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helgeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgeland 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Helgeland. 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 128 military records available for the last name Helgeland. For the veterans among your Helgeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgeland lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Helgeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Helgeland in 1957 was 48, and 73 in 2003.

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