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Early Origins of the Helgens family

The surname Helgens was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Helgens family

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Helgens Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Helgen, Helgens, Helgenstien, Helgenstein and many more.

Early Notables of the Helgens family

Notables of the period with the name Helgens were

  • Helgens of Westphalia


United States Helgens migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Helgens Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Gerd Helgens, who settled in New York, NY in 1864
  • Renste Dirks Helgens, who arrived in Iowa in 1869
  • Johann Helgens, who settled in Iowa in 1869
  • Harm Helgens, who arrived in Illinois sometime between 1862 and 1876
Helgens Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Harm H. Helgens, who arrived in Illinois sometime between 1869 and 1910


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