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Hellen Family History

Hellen Surname Meaning

Swedish (mainly Hellén): ornamental or habitational name formed with the (placename) element häll ‘(flat) rock’ + the adjectival suffix -én/-en a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. This surname is also found in Finland.

English (Essex and Middlesex): variant of Ellen. From the medieval period onward there has been confusion with Helen and with the name in 3 below.

English (Essex and Middlesex): of Norman origin a habitational name from Helléan in Morbihan Brittany (France).

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


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Where is the Hellen family from?

You can see how Hellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hellen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 84 Hellen families living in Essex. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hellen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hellen families in 1891.
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What did your Hellen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hellen. 25% of Hellen men worked as a Carpenter and 79% of Hellen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellen were Railway Guard and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Railway Guard
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Hellen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Hellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellen 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 Hellen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hellen. For the veterans among your Hellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hellen in 1947 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellen 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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