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Helzing Family History

Helzing 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: Helling, Helsing, Helming, Herzing, Heling, Helbing, Herring, Halling

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Where is the Helzing family from?

You can see how Helzing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helzing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helzing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Helzing family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Helzing's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Helzing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helzing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Helzing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helzing 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Helzing. 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 3 military records available for the last name Helzing. For the veterans among your Helzing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helzing lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Helzing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Helzing in 1968 was 79, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helzing 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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