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Helleen Family History

Helleen 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, Heller, Ellen, Helle, Hellweg, Hillen, Killeen, Sellen

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Where is the Helleen family from?

You can see how Helleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helleen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Helleen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Helleen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Helleen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helleen 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 56 census records available for the last name Helleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helleen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Helleen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Helleen. For the veterans among your Helleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helleen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Helleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Helleen in 1966 was 66, and 69 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helleen 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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