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Helige Family History

Helige 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: Helie, Henige, Helle, Feige, Helin, Hegge, Heide, Delage, Hedge

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helige surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Helige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helige 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Helige. 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 3 military records available for the last name Helige. For the veterans among your Helige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helige lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Helige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helige in 1983 was 59, and 57 in 1994.

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