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Heltzel Family History

Heltzel Name Meaning

German: variant of Helzel and Hölzel (see Hoelzel ) and in North America (also) an altered form of these and of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surnames.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hoeltzel, Peltzer, Henzel, Helsel, Meltzer, Helzer, Holtzer, Pelzel

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Where is the Heltzel family from?

You can see how Heltzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heltzel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heltzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Heltzel families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heltzel's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Heltzel families in 1840.
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What did your Heltzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heltzel. 25% of Heltzel men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Heltzel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heltzel were Teacher and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Teacher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heltzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heltzel 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Heltzel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 985 military records available for the last name Heltzel. For the veterans among your Heltzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heltzel lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Heltzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heltzel in 1941 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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