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Helser Family History

Helser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hölzer (see Holzer).

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


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Where is the Helser family from?

You can see how Helser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Helser families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Helser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helser 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 Helser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helser. 37% of Helser men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Helser women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helser were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Helser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Helser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helser 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Helser. 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 850 military records available for the last name Helser. For the veterans among your Helser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helser lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Helser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Helser in 1945 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helser 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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