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Hellein Family History

Hellein 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, Helling, Helin, Hillen, Hallin, Fellin

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Where is the Hellein family from?

You can see how Hellein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellein family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hellein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hellein family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hellein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellein 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 Hellein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hellein. 34% of Hellein men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Hellein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Hellein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellein 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hellein. 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 251 military records available for the last name Hellein. For the veterans among your Hellein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hellein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hellein in 1965 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hellein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellein 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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