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Helleck Family History

Helleck Name 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: Halleck, Selleck, Heller, Helle, Ellick, Hellen, Bellack, Hellem

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Where is the Helleck family from?

You can see how Helleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helleck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Helleck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Helleck families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Helleck's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Helleck families in 1871.
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What did your Helleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helleck. 100% of Helleck men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Helleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helleck 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Helleck. 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 28 military records available for the last name Helleck. For the veterans among your Helleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helleck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Helleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Helleck in 1966 was 67, and 84 in 2000.

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