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Heligas Family History

Heligas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Elias, Gelinas, Heiges, Ligas, Seliga, Henigan, Melis, Pelikan, Melia

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Where is the Heligas family from?

You can see how Heligas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heligas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heligas families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heligas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heligas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Heligas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heligas 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 immigration records available for the last name Heligas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Heligas. For the veterans among your Heligas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heligas lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Heligas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heligas in 1988 was 90, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heligas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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