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Heltke Family History

Heltke 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: Hedtke, Helke, Helmke, Helle, Holte, Deluke, Belke, Hilke, Oelke

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heltke 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 Heltke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Heltke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heltke 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Heltke. 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 8 military records available for the last name Heltke. For the veterans among your Heltke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heltke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Heltke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heltke in 1973 was 62, and 74 in 2001.

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