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Huelsman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hülsmann (see Huelsmann ).

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


Similar surnames: Huesman, Helfman, Hussman, Husman, Hellman, Hersman, Huelsmann

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Where is the Huelsman family from?

You can see how Huelsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huelsman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Huelsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Huelsman families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Huelsman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Huelsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huelsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huelsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huelsman. 24% of Huelsman men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Huelsman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huelsman were Employer and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Employer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Huelsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huelsman 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Huelsman. 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 524 military records available for the last name Huelsman. For the veterans among your Huelsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huelsman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Huelsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Huelsman in 1949 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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