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Helems Family History

Helems 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: Helms, Hellems, Helm, Hees, Hellem, Hales, Nelms, Herms, Heims, Helme

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Where is the Helems family from?

You can see how Helems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helems family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helems families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Helems families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Helems's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Helems families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helems 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 Helems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helems. 39% of Helems men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Helems women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helems were Mechanic and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Helems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helems 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Helems. 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 293 military records available for the last name Helems. For the veterans among your Helems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helems lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Helems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Helems in 1963 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helems 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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