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Hielkema Family History

Hielkema 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: Bielke, Hilke, Hellem, Mielke, Hilgeman, Hoeksema, Sikkema, Feikema

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Where is the Hielkema family from?

You can see how Hielkema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hielkema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hielkema family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hielkema's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Hielkema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hielkema 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 Hielkema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hielkema. 100% of Hielkema men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Hielkema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Hielkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hielkema 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Hielkema. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hielkema. For the veterans among your Hielkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hielkema lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hielkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hielkema in 1962 was 36, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hielkema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hielkema 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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