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Hellbach Family History

Hellbach 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: Halbach, Hellbusch, Gehlbach, Holbach, Heinbach, Heimbach, Seelbach

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Where is the Hellbach family from?

You can see how Hellbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hellbach families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hellbach's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hellbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hellbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellbach. 50% of Hellbach men worked as a Contractor and 100% of Hellbach women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Contractor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Hellbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Hellbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellbach 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Hellbach. 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 150 military records available for the last name Hellbach. For the veterans among your Hellbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellbach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hellbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hellbach in 1966 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

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