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Helkin Family History

Helkin 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: Helin, Elkin, Belkin, Henkin, Heskin, Nelkin, Heekin, Melin, Hankin

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Where is the Helkin family from?

You can see how Helkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Helkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Helkin families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Helkin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Helkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Helkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helkin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Helkin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Helkin. For the veterans among your Helkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helkin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Helkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helkin in 1973 was 78, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helkin 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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