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Helmstadter Family History

Helmstadter Name 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: Helmstetter, Neustadter, Hochstatter, Hjelmstad, Helder, Helmer

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Where is the Helmstadter family from?

You can see how Helmstadter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmstadter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmstadter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Helmstadter families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmstadter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Helmstadter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmstadter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmstadter ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Helmstadter ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Helmstadter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmstadter 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Helmstadter. 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 113 military records available for the last name Helmstadter. For the veterans among your Helmstadter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmstadter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Helmstadter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Helmstadter in 1970 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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