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Helrigel Family History

Helrigel 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: Hellriegel, Herriges, Heigel, Mergel, Hengel, Helliwell, Feigel

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Where is the Helrigel family from?

You can see how Helrigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helrigel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helrigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Helrigel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helrigel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Helrigel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helrigel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helrigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helrigel. 34% of Helrigel 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • Mach Spreder
    23%

What Helrigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Helrigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helrigel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Helrigel. 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 88 military records available for the last name Helrigel. For the veterans among your Helrigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helrigel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Helrigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helrigel in 1963 was 71, and 45 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helrigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helrigel 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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