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Hellebust Family History

Hellebust 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: Myklebust, Hulsebus, Hellbusch, Hellems, Hellerud, Herbst, Heller

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Where is the Hellebust family from?

You can see how Hellebust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellebust family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hellebust families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Hellebust family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellebust's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Hellebust families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellebust surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hellebust ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hellebust. 60% of Hellebust men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Hellebust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellebust 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Hellebust. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hellebust. For the veterans among your Hellebust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellebust lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hellebust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hellebust in 1963 was 76, and 76 in 2002.

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