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Helk Family History

Helk 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: Helm, Heck, Hell, Held, Helf, Elk, Selk, Delk, Helt, Yelk

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Where is the Helk family from?

You can see how Helk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Helk family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Helk's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Helk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helk 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 Helk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

What Helk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Helk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helk 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Helk. 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 151 military records available for the last name Helk. For the veterans among your Helk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Helk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Helk in 1969 was 70, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helk 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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