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Heldmann Family History

Heldmann Surname 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: Hellmann, Heldman, Feldmann, Heidmann, Herdman, Heilmann, Holdman

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Where is the Heldmann family from?

You can see how Heldmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heldmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heldmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Heldmann families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Heldmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heldmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heldmann 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 Heldmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heldmann. 34% of Heldmann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heldmann women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heldmann were Painter and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Owner
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Heldmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Heldmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldmann 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Heldmann. 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 976 military records available for the last name Heldmann. For the veterans among your Heldmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heldmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heldmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heldmann in 1964 was 77, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heldmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heldmann 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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