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Helner Family History

Helner 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: Heller, Helder, Helmer, Henner, Kelner, Helber, Helfer, Hegner

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Where is the Helner family from?

You can see how Helner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Helner families living in Devon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Helner's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Helner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helner 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 Helner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helner. 34% of Helner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Helner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helner were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Helner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helner 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Helner. 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 122 military records available for the last name Helner. For the veterans among your Helner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Helner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helner in 1963 was 69, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helner 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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