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Helderman Family History

Helderman Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Helder + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Helderman family from?

You can see how Helderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Helderman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 91% of all the recorded Helderman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Helderman families in 1911.
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What did your Helderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helderman. 32% of Helderman men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Helderman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helderman were Labor and Looper.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Looper
    16%

What Helderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Helderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helderman 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Helderman. 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 454 military records available for the last name Helderman. For the veterans among your Helderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helderman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Helderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Helderman in 1945 was 36, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helderman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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