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Hellebusch Family History

Hellebusch 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: Hellbusch, Ellerbusch, Huebsch, Feldpausch, Hollerbach, Heesch

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Where is the Hellebusch family from?

You can see how Hellebusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellebusch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellebusch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hellebusch families living in Kentucky. This was about 61% of all the recorded Hellebusch's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hellebusch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellebusch 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 Hellebusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hellebusch. 40% of Hellebusch 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Owner
    20%

What Hellebusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Hellebusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellebusch 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hellebusch. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hellebusch. For the veterans among your Hellebusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellebusch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hellebusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hellebusch in 1964 was 68, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellebusch 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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