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Helenek Family History

Helenek Surname 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: Zelenak, Jelinek, Holecek, Hevener, Yelinek, Heeney, Hellner, Heller

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Where is the Helenek family from?

You can see how Helenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helenek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Helenek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Helenek families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Helenek's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Helenek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helenek 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 Helenek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helenek. 100% of Helenek men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Helenek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Helenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helenek 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Helenek. 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 81 military records available for the last name Helenek. For the veterans among your Helenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helenek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Helenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Helenek in 1961 was 54, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helenek 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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