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Hellerman Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Hellermann: variant of Heller Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a person with fair hair or a light complexion a derivative of Heller 7.

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


Similar surnames: Gellerman, Hellman, Ellerman, Sellman, Heileman, Kellman, Heimerman

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Where is the Hellerman family from?

You can see how Hellerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hellerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hellerman families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hellerman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hellerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hellerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellerman. 27% of Hellerman men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Hellerman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellerman were Machinist and Nurse. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hellerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellerman 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Hellerman. 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 263 military records available for the last name Hellerman. For the veterans among your Hellerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellerman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hellerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hellerman in 1947 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

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