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Helin Family History

Helin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements häll ‘(flat) rock’ (possibly from a placename) + the suffix -in derived from Latin -inius ‘relating to’. This surname is also found in Finland where it is more common than in Sweden.

English (London): variant of Hellen or Ellen.

French (Hélin): from a pet form of the personal name Hélie (see Helie).

French (Hélin): from the ancient Germanic personal name Heilin a short form of any of various compound names with the first element heil (see Heilmann).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Helin family from?

You can see how Helin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 109 Helin families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Helin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Helin families in 1891.
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What did your Helin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Helin. 50% of Helin men worked as a Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Helin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Cotton Mill Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Helin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Helin. 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 527 military records available for the last name Helin. For the veterans among your Helin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Helin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Helin in 1958 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

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