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Helsene Family History

Helsene 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: Helseth, Elsen, Helsing, Hellen, Hessen, Felsen, Holsen, Hensen

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Where is the Helsene family from?

You can see how Helsene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsene family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helsene family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Helsene's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Helsene families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsene 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 Helsene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helsene. 100% of Helsene men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Helsene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Helsene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsene 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Helsene. 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 46 military records available for the last name Helsene. For the veterans among your Helsene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsene lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Helsene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Helsene in 1973 was 75, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helsene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsene 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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