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Helbert Family History

Helbert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hilbert or from another ancient Germanic compound personal name Helmbert composed of the elements helm ‘helmet protection’ + berht ‘bright illustrious’.

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements hail ‘healthy’ + berht ‘bright illustrious’.

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


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Where is the Helbert family from?

You can see how Helbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Helbert families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Helbert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Helbert families in 1891.
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What did your Helbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Helbert. 70% of Helbert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • House Keeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Helbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helbert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Helbert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Helbert. For the veterans among your Helbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helbert lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Helbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Helbert in 1950 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helbert 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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