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Helsher Family History

Helsher 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: Felsher, Helser, Heller, Helder, Helmer, Belcher, Helber, Elsner

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Where is the Helsher family from?

You can see how Helsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helsher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Helsher family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Helsher's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Helsher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsher 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 Helsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helsher. 50% of Helsher men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Helsher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helsher were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Helsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Helsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsher 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Helsher. 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 110 military records available for the last name Helsher. For the veterans among your Helsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Helsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Helsher in 1963 was 75, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helsher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsher 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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