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Helsabeck Family History

Helsabeck 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: Hilsabeck, Herbeck, Holbeck, Holmbeck, Habeck, Weisbeck, Helseth

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Where is the Helsabeck family from?

You can see how Helsabeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsabeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helsabeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Helsabeck families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Helsabeck's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Helsabeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsabeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helsabeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helsabeck. 42% of Helsabeck men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    42%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Medical Doctor
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Helsabeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Helsabeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsabeck 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Helsabeck. 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 159 military records available for the last name Helsabeck. For the veterans among your Helsabeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsabeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Helsabeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Helsabeck in 1962 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsabeck 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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