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Hielscher Family History

Hielscher Name Meaning

German: variant of Hilscher

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


Similar surnames: Hilscher, Herscher, Hoelscher, Melcher, Hirschey, Gilcher, Hirschel

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Where is the Hielscher family from?

You can see how Hielscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hielscher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hielscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hielscher families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hielscher's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hielscher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hielscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hielscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hielscher. 41% of Hielscher men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hielscher women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hielscher were Car Inspector and Housewife. .

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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
    41%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Car Inspector
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hielscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hielscher 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Hielscher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hielscher. For the veterans among your Hielscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hielscher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hielscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hielscher in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

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