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Helleman Family History

Helleman 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: Elleman, Hellerman, Hellman, Heileman, Holleman, Hilleman, Alleman

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Where is the Helleman family from?

You can see how Helleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helleman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Helleman family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Helleman's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Helleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helleman. 34% of Helleman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Helleman women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cuffer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Helleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Helleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helleman 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Helleman. 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 52 military records available for the last name Helleman. For the veterans among your Helleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helleman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Helleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Helleman in 1968 was 86, and 74 in 1999.

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