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Hellems Family History

Hellems Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Helms.

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


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Where is the Hellems family from?

You can see how Hellems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellems family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hellems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hellems families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hellems's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hellems families in 1891.
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What did your Hellems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellems. 35% of Hellems men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hellems women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellems were Truck Driver and Assembler.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Watchman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hellems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellems 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Hellems. 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 392 military records available for the last name Hellems. For the veterans among your Hellems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellems lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hellems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hellems in 1961 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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