Helvig History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Helvig family

The surname Helvig was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century 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 Helvig family

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Helvig Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Helvig, Helwig, Hellwig, Hellvig and others.

Early Notables of the Helvig family

the Helvig family of Prussia and Bavaria

Helvig migration to the United States +

Helvig Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

August Helvig, who settled in Baltimore in 1843
Cath Helvig, who settled in New York, NY in 1855
Rudolph Helvig, who settled in America in 1872

Contemporary Notables of the name Helvig (post 1700) +

Ole A. Helvig, American politician, Member of South Dakota State House of Representatives 5th District, 1889-90
Alert Helvig, American Republican politician, Member of South Dakota State Senate 5th District, 1933-36; Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from South Dakota, 1936