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Helsel Family History

Helsel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Hölzel (see Hoelzel) or of its variants Helzel and Heltzel.

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


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Where is the Helsel family from?

You can see how Helsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Helsel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Helsel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Helsel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsel 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 Helsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helsel. 27% of Helsel men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Helsel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helsel were Machinist and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housework
    9%

What Helsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Helsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsel 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Helsel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Helsel. For the veterans among your Helsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsel lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Helsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Helsel in 1942 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsel 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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