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Helter Family History

Helter 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: Heller, Helder, Halter, Helmer, Holter, Felter, Belter, Helber

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Where is the Helter family from?

You can see how Helter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Helter families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Helter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helter 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 Helter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Millinery Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helter. 41% of Helter men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Helter women worked as a Millinery Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helter were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Millinery Salesgirl
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Helter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Helter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helter 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Helter. 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 509 military records available for the last name Helter. For the veterans among your Helter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Helter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Helter in 1962 was 73, and 27 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helter 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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