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Heltzell Family History

Heltzell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Heltzel, Hetzel, Wentzell, Hartzell, Baltzell, Wetzell, Delzell

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Where is the Heltzell family from?

You can see how Heltzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heltzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heltzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Heltzell families living in Missouri. This was about 87% of all the recorded Heltzell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heltzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heltzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heltzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heltzell. 100% of Heltzell women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Heltzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Heltzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heltzell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Heltzell. 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 26 military records available for the last name Heltzell. For the veterans among your Heltzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heltzell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Heltzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heltzell in 1963 was 60, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heltzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heltzell 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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