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Heldorfer Family History

Heldorfer 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: Helder, Helfer, Alderfer, Arndorfer, Holdorf, Heller, Holder, Dormer

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Where is the Heldorfer family from?

You can see how Heldorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heldorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heldorfer families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heldorfer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heldorfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heldorfer 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 Heldorfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heldorfer. 100% of Heldorfer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Heldorfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Heldorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldorfer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Heldorfer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Heldorfer. For the veterans among your Heldorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heldorfer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Heldorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heldorfer in 1958 was 52, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heldorfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heldorfer 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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