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Helterman Family History

Helterman 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: Hellerman, Hesterman, Halterman, Holterman, Helderman, Alterman

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Where is the Helterman family from?

You can see how Helterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helterman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Helterman families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Helterman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Helterman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helterman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Helterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helterman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Helterman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Helterman. For the veterans among your Helterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helterman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Helterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Helterman in 1966 was 89, and 89 in 2004.

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