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Helmstetter Family History

Helmstetter Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Helmstedt especially one near Brunswick.

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


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Where is the Helmstetter family from?

You can see how Helmstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmstetter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmstetter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Helmstetter families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmstetter's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Helmstetter families in 1840.
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What did your Helmstetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmstetter. 21% of Helmstetter men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Helmstetter women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helmstetter were Plumber and Saleslady.

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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
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Plumber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Helmstetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helmstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmstetter 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Helmstetter. 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 683 military records available for the last name Helmstetter. For the veterans among your Helmstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmstetter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Helmstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Helmstetter in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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