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Helleksen Family History

Helleksen 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: Helgesen, Tellefsen, Ellefsen, Nellessen, Hellen, Ellenson, Tollefsen

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Where is the Helleksen family from?

You can see how Helleksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helleksen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Helleksen families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Helleksen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Helleksen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helleksen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helleksen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Helleksen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Helleksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helleksen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Helleksen. 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 Helleksen. For the veterans among your Helleksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helleksen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Helleksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Helleksen in 1977 was 82, and 90 in 1998.

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