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Huelster Family History

Huelster 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: Huster, Hester, Elster, Huetter, Holster, Huerter, Hiester, Hoelter

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Where is the Huelster family from?

You can see how Huelster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huelster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Huelster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Huelster families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Huelster's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Huelster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huelster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huelster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huelster. 60% of Huelster men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Huelster women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huelster were Painter and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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What Huelster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Huelster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huelster 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Huelster. 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 80 military records available for the last name Huelster. For the veterans among your Huelster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huelster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Huelster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Huelster in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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