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Helnes Family History

Helnes 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: Henes, Hennes, Helmes, Heines, Heller, Helder, Hees, Hermes, Hines

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Where is the Helnes family from?

You can see how Helnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helnes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Helnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Helnes families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Helnes's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Helnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helnes 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 Helnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helnes. 100% of Helnes 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%

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Helnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helnes 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Helnes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Helnes. For the veterans among your Helnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helnes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Helnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Helnes in 1969 was 73, and 55 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helnes 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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