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Hellams Family History

Hellams Surname Meaning

Altered form of Helms. This surname is found predominantly in SC.

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


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Where is the Hellams family from?

You can see how Hellams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hellams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hellams families living in Durham. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hellams's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hellams families in 1891.
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What did your Hellams ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellams. 25% of Hellams men worked as a Farming and 60% of Hellams women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellams were Private and Spinner.

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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

  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Private
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Spinner
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hellams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellams 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Hellams. 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 353 military records available for the last name Hellams. For the veterans among your Hellams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellams lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hellams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hellams in 1958 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellams 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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