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Helvering Family History

Helvering 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: Elfering, Levering, Herring, Severin, Helling, Helberg, Helsing

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Where is the Helvering family from?

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

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helvering. 100% of Helvering women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Helvering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helvering 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Helvering. 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 81 military records available for the last name Helvering. For the veterans among your Helvering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helvering lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Helvering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Helvering in 1965 was 77, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helvering 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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