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Hielman Family History

Hielman 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: Hillman, Helman, Kielman, Dielman, Hilman, Thielman, Selman, Kelman

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Where is the Hielman family from?

You can see how Hielman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hielman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hielman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hielman family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hielman's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Hielman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hielman 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 Hielman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hielman. 23% of Hielman men worked as a Truck Driver and 28% of Hielman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hielman were Clerk and Spinner.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Spinner
    19%

What Hielman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hielman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hielman 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hielman. 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 74 military records available for the last name Hielman. For the veterans among your Hielman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hielman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Hielman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hielman in 1968 was 86, and 60 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hielman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hielman 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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