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Hellstern Family History

Hellstern Surname Meaning

German: from Hellstern ‘bright star’ i.e. the star of Christian faith.

In some cases this was a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named Hellstern;

in others it was used as a nickname for a baptized Jew.

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


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Where is the Hellstern family from?

You can see how Hellstern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellstern family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellstern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Hellstern families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hellstern's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hellstern families in 1891.
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What did your Hellstern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hellstern. 100% of Hellstern 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Hellstern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellstern 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Hellstern. 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 421 military records available for the last name Hellstern. For the veterans among your Hellstern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellstern lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hellstern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hellstern in 1963 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

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