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Hellerman Family History

Hellerman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Hellermann: variant of Heller.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a person with fair hair or a light complexion.

A derivative of Heller.

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


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Where is the Hellerman family from?

You can see how Hellerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hellerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hellerman families living in Glamorgan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hellerman's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hellerman families in 1891.
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What did your Hellerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hellerman. 100% of Hellerman 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 Hellerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellerman 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Hellerman. 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 263 military records available for the last name Hellerman. For the veterans among your Hellerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellerman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hellerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hellerman in 1947 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellerman 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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