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Hellner Family History

Hellner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hillner.

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


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Where is the Hellner family from?

You can see how Hellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hellner families living in New Brunswick. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hellner's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hellner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellner 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 Hellner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellner. 21% of Hellner men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hellner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellner were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Hellner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellner 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Hellner. 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 479 military records available for the last name Hellner. For the veterans among your Hellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hellner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hellner in 1955 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hellner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellner 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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