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Helisek Family History

Helisek 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: Jelinek, Helie, Heisel, Heiser, Zenisek, Delise, Heise, Heisey

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Where is the Helisek family from?

You can see how Helisek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helisek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helisek family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helisek's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Helisek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helisek 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 Helisek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helisek. 50% of Helisek men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Helisek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Helisek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helisek 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Helisek. 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 35 military records available for the last name Helisek. For the veterans among your Helisek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helisek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Helisek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Helisek in 1971 was 56, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helisek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helisek 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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