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Helenius Family History

Helenius 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: Redenius, Lenius, Chelius, Hegedus, Bernius, Hasenfus, Helmus, Lanius

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Where is the Helenius family from?

You can see how Helenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helenius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helenius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Helenius families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Helenius's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helenius families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helenius 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 Helenius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helenius. 34% of Helenius men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Helenius women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helenius were Longshoreman and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Longshoreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Typist
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

What Helenius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Helenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helenius 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 Helenius. 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 211 military records available for the last name Helenius. For the veterans among your Helenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helenius lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Helenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Helenius in 1963 was 75, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helenius

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helenius 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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