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Hellwinkel Family History

Hellwinkel 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: Hellriegel, Hellinger, Heinkel, Winkel, Hellweg, Helling, Hellings

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Where is the Hellwinkel family from?

You can see how Hellwinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellwinkel family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Hellwinkel family living in Yukon Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellwinkel's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Hellwinkel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellwinkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hellwinkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hellwinkel. 60% of Hellwinkel 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Hellwinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellwinkel 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Hellwinkel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Hellwinkel. For the veterans among your Hellwinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellwinkel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Hellwinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hellwinkel in 1952 was 40, and 76 in 2002.

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