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Helsem Family History

Helsem 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: Hellem, Helser, Helsel, Helm, Halse, Heller, Helder, Helseth, Helle

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Where is the Helsem family from?

You can see how Helsem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helsem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Helsem family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Helsem's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Helsem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Helsem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsem 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Helsem. 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 16 military records available for the last name Helsem. For the veterans among your Helsem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsem lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Helsem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Helsem in 1970 was 87, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsem 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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