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Helkenn Family History

Helkenn 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: Hellen, Heiken, Hemken, Belken, Henken, Helke, Heller, Heiden, Helder

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Where is the Helkenn family from?

You can see how Helkenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helkenn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Helkenn families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Helkenn's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Helkenn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helkenn 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 Helkenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helkenn. 67% of Helkenn men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Helkenn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Helkenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helkenn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Helkenn. 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 73 military records available for the last name Helkenn. For the veterans among your Helkenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helkenn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Helkenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Helkenn in 1967 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helkenn 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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