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Helpin Family History

Helpin 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: Helin, Halpin, Herpin, Melin, Pepin, Helling, Helsing, Belin, Hulin

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Where is the Helpin family from?

You can see how Helpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helpin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Helpin family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Helpin's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Helpin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helpin 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 Helpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helpin. 50% of Helpin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Helpin women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Helpin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helpin 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Helpin. 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 195 military records available for the last name Helpin. For the veterans among your Helpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helpin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Helpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Helpin in 1966 was 76, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helpin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helpin 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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