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Helbling Family History

Helbling Surname Meaning

South German: from Middle High German helbling ‘halfpenny’ applied as a nickname for a weak man

or for someone who paid this amount in rent or taxes

or for a stingy person.

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


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Where is the Helbling family from?

You can see how Helbling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helbling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helbling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Helbling families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Helbling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Helbling families in 1891.
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What did your Helbling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Helbling. 100% of Helbling 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Helbling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helbling 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Helbling. 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 950 military records available for the last name Helbling. For the veterans among your Helbling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helbling lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Helbling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Helbling in 1945 was 25, and 70 in 2004.

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