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Helleland Family History

Helleland 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: Helgeland, Helland, Gilleland, Hillesland, Holland, Gilliland

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Where is the Helleland family from?

You can see how Helleland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helleland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Helleland families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Helleland's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Helleland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helleland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helleland ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Helleland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helleland 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Helleland. 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 17 military records available for the last name Helleland. For the veterans among your Helleland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helleland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Helleland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Helleland in 1965 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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