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Heltness Family History

Heltness 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: Holness, Henness, Hartness, Harkness, Harness, Lyness, Fentress

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Where is the Heltness family from?

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

What did your Heltness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Superintendent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heltness. 100% of Heltness men worked as a Superintendent. .

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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

  • Superintendent
    100%
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Heltness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heltness 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 Heltness. 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 11 military records available for the last name Heltness. For the veterans among your Heltness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heltness lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Heltness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heltness in 1967 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

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