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Hellekson Family History

Hellekson 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: Ellenson, Hellickson, Elletson, Helgerson, Ellefson, Gullekson

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Where is the Hellekson family from?

You can see how Hellekson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellekson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellekson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hellekson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hellekson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hellekson families in 1891.
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What did your Hellekson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellekson. 52% of Hellekson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hellekson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellekson were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    52%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Hellekson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hellekson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellekson 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Hellekson. 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 129 military records available for the last name Hellekson. For the veterans among your Hellekson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellekson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hellekson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hellekson in 1963 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellekson 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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