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Heltner Family History

Heltner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zeltner, Keltner, Hiltner, Heitner, Feltner, Hellner, Neltner

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Where is the Heltner family from?

You can see how Heltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heltner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heltner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Heltner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heltner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heltner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heltner 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 Heltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heltner. 100% of Heltner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Heltner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Heltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heltner 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Heltner. 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 56 military records available for the last name Heltner. For the veterans among your Heltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heltner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Heltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Heltner in 1975 was 55, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heltner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heltner 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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