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Helterbrand Family History

Helterbrand 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: Hilterbrand, Heldenbrand, Hellenbrand, Hilderbrand, Hildebrand

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Where is the Helterbrand family from?

You can see how Helterbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helterbrand family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helterbrand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Helterbrand families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Helterbrand's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Helterbrand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helterbrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helterbrand ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Wpa
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helterbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helterbrand 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Helterbrand. 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 245 military records available for the last name Helterbrand. For the veterans among your Helterbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helterbrand lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Helterbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Helterbrand in 1950 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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