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Helmstetler Family History

Helmstetler 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, Hochstetler, Huffstetler, Hostetler, Hufstetler

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Where is the Helmstetler family from?

You can see how Helmstetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmstetler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmstetler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Helmstetler family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmstetler's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Helmstetler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmstetler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmstetler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmstetler. 50% of Helmstetler men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Helmstetler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Helmstetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmstetler 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Helmstetler. 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 107 military records available for the last name Helmstetler. For the veterans among your Helmstetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmstetler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Helmstetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Helmstetler in 1947 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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