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Helinski Family History

Helinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Heliński):: variant of Cheliński itself a variant of Chyliński (see Chylinski).

Derivative of the personal name Hela see Helena.

It is not likely that it is a habitational name for someone from a place called Helin in Łódź Voivodeship because the village was established after WWI.

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


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Where is the Helinski family from?

You can see how Helinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helinski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Helinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Helinski families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Helinski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Helinski families in 1891.
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What did your Helinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helinski. 52% of Helinski men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Helinski women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helinski were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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
    52%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Waiter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Packer
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helinski 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Helinski. 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 345 military records available for the last name Helinski. For the veterans among your Helinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helinski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Helinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Helinski in 1952 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

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