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Helden Family History

Helden Surname Meaning

see Eldon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Helden family from?

You can see how Helden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Helden families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Helden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helden families in 1911.
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What did your Helden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Helden. 100% of Helden men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Helden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Helden. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Helden. For the veterans among your Helden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Helden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Helden in 1967 was 91, and 84 in 2004.

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