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Helsper Family History

Helsper 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: Helper, Helser, Heller, Helder, Helmer, Esper, Helber, Elsner, Hepper

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Where is the Helsper family from?

You can see how Helsper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helsper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Helsper families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Helsper's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Helsper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsper 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 Helsper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Asson Hler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helsper. 50% of Helsper men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Helsper women worked as an Asson Hler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helsper were Truck Driver and Farm 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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Asson Hler
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Helsper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Helsper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsper 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Helsper. 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 216 military records available for the last name Helsper. For the veterans among your Helsper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsper lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Helsper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Helsper in 1965 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helsper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsper 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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