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Hellenthal Family History

Hellenthal Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in North Rhine-Westphalia. Compare Helmandollar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hellenthal family from?

You can see how Hellenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellenthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellenthal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Hellenthal families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hellenthal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hellenthal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellenthal 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 Hellenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellenthal. 34% of Hellenthal men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hellenthal women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellenthal were Farmer and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Contractor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Hellenthal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Hellenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellenthal 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Hellenthal. 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 260 military records available for the last name Hellenthal. For the veterans among your Hellenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellenthal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hellenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hellenthal in 1963 was 70, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellenthal 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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