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Helsvig Family History

Helsvig 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: Helvig, Helsing, Selvig, Helwig, Gulsvig, Helbig, Helmig, Hellwig

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Where is the Helsvig family from?

You can see how Helsvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsvig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helsvig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Helsvig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Helsvig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Helsvig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsvig 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 20 census records available for the last name Helsvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsvig 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Helsvig. 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 1 military records available for the last name Helsvig. For the veterans among your Helsvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsvig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsvig 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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