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Helminen Family History

Helminen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Helming, Salminen, Heinen, Heiden, Helmer, Helling, Helin, Hanninen

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Where is the Helminen family from?

You can see how Helminen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helminen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Helminen families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Helminen's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Helminen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helminen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helminen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helminen. 100% of Helminen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Helminen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Helminen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helminen 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Helminen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Helminen. For the veterans among your Helminen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helminen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Helminen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Helminen in 1957 was 42, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helminen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helminen 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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