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Helbeck Family History

Helbeck 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: Herbeck, Holbeck, Helberg, Helbert, Kolbeck, Lembeck, Helber, Lebeck

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Where is the Helbeck family from?

You can see how Helbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Helbeck families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Helbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Helbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Helbeck. 100% of Helbeck women worked as a House Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • House Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Helbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helbeck 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Helbeck. 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 44 military records available for the last name Helbeck. For the veterans among your Helbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helbeck lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Helbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Helbeck in 1948 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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