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Heldenbrand Family History

Heldenbrand Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hildebrand.

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


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Where is the Heldenbrand family from?

You can see how Heldenbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heldenbrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heldenbrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Heldenbrand families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Heldenbrand's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heldenbrand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heldenbrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heldenbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heldenbrand. 27% of Heldenbrand men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Heldenbrand women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heldenbrand were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Telephone Operator
    23%
  • School Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Heldenbrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heldenbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldenbrand 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Heldenbrand. 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 290 military records available for the last name Heldenbrand. For the veterans among your Heldenbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heldenbrand lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Heldenbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heldenbrand in 1956 was 57, and 100 in 2004.

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