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Helsman Family History

Helsman 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: Helman, Hessman, Heldman, Hellman, Hilsman, Hulsman, Hersman, Helfman

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Where is the Helsman family from?

You can see how Helsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Helsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Helsman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Helsman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Helsman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsman 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 286 census records available for the last name Helsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsman 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Helsman. 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 158 military records available for the last name Helsman. For the veterans among your Helsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Helsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Helsman in 1980 was 80, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsman 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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