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Helbling Name Meaning

South German: from Middle High German helbling ‘halfpenny’ applied as a nickname for a weak man or for someone who paid this amount in rent or taxes or for a stingy person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Helling, Holbein, Herring, Balling, Edling, Elling, Helbing, Herling

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Where is the Helbling family from?

You can see how Helbling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helbling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helbling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Helbling families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Helbling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helbling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helbling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helbling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helbling. 20% of Helbling men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Helbling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helbling were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Helbling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helbling 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Helbling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 950 military records available for the last name Helbling. For the veterans among your Helbling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helbling lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Helbling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Helbling in 1945 was 25, and 70 in 2004.

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