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Helson Family History

Helson Surname Meaning

English (Devon): from the Middle English personal name Helle (see Hell) + son.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Helson family from?

You can see how Helson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 88 Helson families living in Devon. This was about 19% of all the recorded Helson's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Helson families in 1891.
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What did your Helson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Helson. 34% of Helson men worked as a Painter and 82% of Helson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helson were Incapacitated and House Duties Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter
    34%
  • Publican Retd
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Helson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Helson. For the veterans among your Helson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Helson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Helson in 1955 was 76, and 95 in 2004.

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