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Helmsteder Family History

Helmsteder 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: Helmstetter, Helder, Helmer, Plasterer, Helander, Hester, Hellstern

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Where is the Helmsteder family from?

You can see how Helmsteder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmsteder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmsteder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Helmsteder families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helmsteder's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Helmsteder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Helmsteder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmsteder 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Helmsteder. 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 2 military records available for the last name Helmsteder. For the veterans among your Helmsteder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmsteder lifespan?

Average Helmsteder life expectancy in 1964 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmsteder 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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