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Helks Family History

Helks Surname Meaning

variant of Elks with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Helks family from?

You can see how Helks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Helks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Helks families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Helks's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Helks families in 1891.
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What did your Helks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Helks. 100% of Helks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Helks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helks 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Helks. 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 10 military records available for the last name Helks. For the veterans among your Helks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helks lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helks 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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