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Helsinger Family History

Helsinger 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: Hessinger, Gelsinger, Hilsinger, Heisinger, Hellinger, Elsinger

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Where is the Helsinger family from?

You can see how Helsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Helsinger families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Helsinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helsinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsinger 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 Helsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helsinger. 29% of Helsinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Helsinger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Helsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsinger 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Helsinger. 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 123 military records available for the last name Helsinger. For the veterans among your Helsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsinger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Helsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Helsinger in 1959 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helsinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsinger 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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