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Helburg Family History

Helburg 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: Helberg, Walburg, Heiberg, Holberg, Helbert, Selberg, Melberg

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Where is the Helburg family from?

You can see how Helburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helburg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Helburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Helburg families living in California. This was about 41% of all the recorded Helburg's in USA. California had the highest population of Helburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helburg. 34% of Helburg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Helburg women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Fireman
    12%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Helburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Helburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helburg 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Helburg. 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 104 military records available for the last name Helburg. For the veterans among your Helburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helburg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Helburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Helburg in 1966 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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