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Helker Family History

Helker 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: Heller, Helder, Helmer, Helber, Kelker, Helfer, Felker, Hecker

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Where is the Helker family from?

You can see how Helker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Helker family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helker's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Helker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helker. 26% of Helker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Helker women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helker were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Helker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helker 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Helker. 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 425 military records available for the last name Helker. For the veterans among your Helker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Helker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helker in 1966 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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