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Helstad Family History

Helstad 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: Shelstad, Elstad, Hegstad, Holstad, Halstead, Kolstad, Hofstad

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Where is the Helstad family from?

You can see how Helstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Helstad family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helstad's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Helstad families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helstad 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 Helstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helstad. 42% of Helstad 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%
  • Farm Operator
    42%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Helstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Helstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helstad 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Helstad. 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 56 military records available for the last name Helstad. For the veterans among your Helstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Helstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Helstad in 1965 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helstad 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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