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Heltsley Family History

Heltsley Surname Meaning

Variant of Helsley a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heltsley family from?

You can see how Heltsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heltsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heltsley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Heltsley families living in Kentucky. This was about 56% of all the recorded Heltsley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Heltsley families in 1880.
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What did your Heltsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Osteopath Doctor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heltsley. 20% of Heltsley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Heltsley women worked as an Osteopath Doctor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heltsley were Labor and New Worker.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Osteopath Doctor
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Heltsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heltsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heltsley 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Heltsley. 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 326 military records available for the last name Heltsley. For the veterans among your Heltsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heltsley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heltsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heltsley in 1944 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heltsley 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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