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Helstowski Family History

Helstowski 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: Chrostowski, Ulatowski, Zoltowski, Pelowski, Weslowski, Pellowski

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Where is the Helstowski family from?

You can see how Helstowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helstowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Helstowski families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Helstowski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Helstowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helstowski 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 Helstowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helstowski. 67% of Helstowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Helstowski women worked as a Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Gardiner
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Helstowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Helstowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helstowski 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Helstowski. 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 186 military records available for the last name Helstowski. For the veterans among your Helstowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helstowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Helstowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Helstowski in 1963 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helstowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helstowski 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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