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Helleson Family History

Helleson 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: Helgeson, Hellen, Ellenson, Helgesen, Tolleson, Milleson, Jellison

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Where is the Helleson family from?

You can see how Helleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helleson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Helleson families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Helleson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Helleson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helleson 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 Helleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helleson. 75% of Helleson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Helleson women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    75%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Helleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Helleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helleson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Helleson. 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 44 military records available for the last name Helleson. For the veterans among your Helleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helleson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Helleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Helleson in 1965 was 87, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helleson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helleson 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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