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Helpingstine Family History

Helpingstine 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: Henington, Ellington, Hingston, Elkington, Hellings, Heffington

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Where is the Helpingstine family from?

You can see how Helpingstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helpingstine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helpingstine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Helpingstine family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Helpingstine's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Helpingstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helpingstine 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 Helpingstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helpingstine. 50% of Helpingstine 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Helpingstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Helpingstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helpingstine 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Helpingstine. 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 101 military records available for the last name Helpingstine. For the veterans among your Helpingstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helpingstine lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Helpingstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Helpingstine in 1961 was 56, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helpingstine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helpingstine 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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