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Helzer Family History

Helzer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hölzer (see Holzer) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Helzer family from?

You can see how Helzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Helzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Helzer families living in Missouri. This was about 19% of all the recorded Helzer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Helzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helzer 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 Helzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helzer. 25% of Helzer men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Helzer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helzer were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    27%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Helzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Helzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helzer 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Helzer. 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 706 military records available for the last name Helzer. For the veterans among your Helzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helzer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Helzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Helzer in 1952 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helzer 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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