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Helchen Family History

Helchen 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: Belcher, Hitchen, Eichen, Hoeschen, Halphen, Hellen, Eschen, Hulcher

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Where is the Helchen family from?

You can see how Helchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helchen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Helchen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Helchen families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Helchen's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Helchen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helchen 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 36 census records available for the last name Helchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helchen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Helchen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Helchen. For the veterans among your Helchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helchen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Helchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Helchen in 1970 was 43, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helchen 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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