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Helinger Family History

Helinger 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: Heringer, Selinger, Hedinger, Herlinger, Hellinger, Heninger

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Where is the Helinger family from?

You can see how Helinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Helinger family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Helinger's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Helinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helinger 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 Helinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helinger. 100% of Helinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Helinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Helinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helinger 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Helinger. 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 28 military records available for the last name Helinger. For the veterans among your Helinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helinger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Helinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Helinger in 1976 was 66, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helinger 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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