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Heldring Family History

Heldring 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: Herring, Helling, Helsing, Goldring, Hering, Heuring, Hilding

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Where is the Heldring family from?

You can see how Heldring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heldring family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Heldring families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Heldring's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Heldring families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heldring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Heldring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldring 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Heldring. 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 7 military records available for the last name Heldring. For the veterans among your Heldring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heldring lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Heldring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heldring in 1972 was 72, and 51 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heldring

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heldring 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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