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Helenson Family History

Helenson 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: Ellenson, Henson, Berenson, Benenson, Hokenson, Hogenson, Helgerson

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Where is the Helenson family from?

You can see how Helenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helenson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Helenson families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Helenson families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Helenson's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Helenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Helenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helenson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Helenson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Helenson. For the veterans among your Helenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helenson lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Helenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Helenson in 1985 was 85, and 67 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helenson 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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