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Helenski Family History

Helenski 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: Helinski, Zelenski, Zelinski, Jelinski, Lenski, Hilinski, Helminski

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Where is the Helenski family from?

You can see how Helenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helenski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Helenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Helenski families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Helenski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Helenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helenski 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 Helenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helenski. 53% of Helenski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Helenski women worked as a Press Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helenski were Truck Driver and Domestic.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Sewing Operator
    23%
  • Domestic
    23%

What Helenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Helenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helenski 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Helenski. 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 19 military records available for the last name Helenski. For the veterans among your Helenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helenski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Helenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Helenski in 1967 was 89, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helenski 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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