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Helpenstill Family History

Helpenstill 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: Hippensteel, Helfenstein, Hensell, Celestino, Heartsill, Hemphill

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Where is the Helpenstill family from?

You can see how Helpenstill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helpenstill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Helpenstill families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Helpenstill's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Helpenstill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helpenstill 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 Helpenstill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helpenstill. 100% of Helpenstill men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Helpenstill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Helpenstill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helpenstill 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Helpenstill. 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 13 military records available for the last name Helpenstill. For the veterans among your Helpenstill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helpenstill lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Helpenstill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Helpenstill in 1972 was 78, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helpenstill 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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