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Hellebuyck Family History

Hellebuyck 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, Halleck, Ellerbrock, Hallenbeck, Ellerbeck, Hollenbeck

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Where is the Hellebuyck family from?

You can see how Hellebuyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellebuyck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hellebuyck families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hellebuyck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hellebuyck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellebuyck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hellebuyck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hellebuyck. 75% of Hellebuyck 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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Hellebuyck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Hellebuyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellebuyck 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Hellebuyck. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hellebuyck. For the veterans among your Hellebuyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellebuyck lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hellebuyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hellebuyck in 1957 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellebuyck 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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