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Heliker Family History

Heliker 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: Heller, Helder, Helmer, Heier, Heider, Leiker, Helber, Heikes

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Where is the Heliker family from?

You can see how Heliker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heliker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heliker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Heliker families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Heliker's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Heliker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heliker 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 Heliker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heliker. 43% of Heliker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Heliker women worked as an Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Heliker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heliker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heliker 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Heliker. 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 187 military records available for the last name Heliker. For the veterans among your Heliker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heliker lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Heliker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heliker in 1956 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heliker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heliker 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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