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Helick Family History

Helick 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: Heick, Helmick, Melick, Hulick, Holick, Elick, Herrick, Heck, Blick

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Where is the Helick family from?

You can see how Helick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Helick families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Helick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helick 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 Helick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Timberman
    100%

What Helick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Helick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helick 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Helick. 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 30 military records available for the last name Helick. For the veterans among your Helick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Helick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Helick in 1967 was 84, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helick 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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