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Hellwing Family History

Hellwing 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: Helling, Hellwig, Hellweg, Halling, Helsing, Herling, Hellings

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Where is the Hellwing family from?

You can see how Hellwing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellwing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellwing families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hellwing family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellwing's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hellwing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellwing 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 56 census records available for the last name Hellwing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellwing 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hellwing. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hellwing. For the veterans among your Hellwing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellwing lifespan?

Average Hellwing life expectancy in 1990 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellwing 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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