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Helem Family History

Helem 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: Helm, Hellem, Hale, Heller, Henley, Helder, Holm, Hole, Hees, Hell

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Where is the Helem family from?

You can see how Helem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Helem families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Helem's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helem ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Helem. 78% of Helem 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Lumberman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Helem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helem 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Helem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 229 military records available for the last name Helem. For the veterans among your Helem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helem lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Helem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Helem in 1956 was 61, and 23 in 2004.

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