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Helal Family History

Helal Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Egypt and Bangladesh): variant of Hilal.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Helal family from?

You can see how Helal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Helal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Helal families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Helal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Helal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helal. 50% of Helal men worked as a Grocer.

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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

  • Grocer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Helal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Helal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helal 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Helal. 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 41 military records available for the last name Helal. For the veterans among your Helal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Helal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helal in 1969 was 77, and 15 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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