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Heltman Family History

Heltman 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: Hetman, Helman, Hultman, Heldman, Hellman, Weltman, Helfman, Heitman

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Where is the Heltman family from?

You can see how Heltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heltman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Heltman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heltman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heltman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heltman 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 Heltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heltman. 24% of Heltman men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Heltman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heltman were Painter (mchy) and Bookkeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Painter (mchy)
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

What Heltman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heltman 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Heltman. 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 250 military records available for the last name Heltman. For the veterans among your Heltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heltman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Heltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Heltman in 1954 was 50, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heltman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heltman 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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