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Hellums Family History

Hellums Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Helms.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hellums family from?

You can see how Hellums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellums family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hellums families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hellums families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hellums's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hellums families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellums 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 Hellums ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellums. 33% of Hellums men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Hellums women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellums were Manager and House Work.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • House Work
    11%

What Hellums family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hellums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellums 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Hellums. 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 552 military records available for the last name Hellums. For the veterans among your Hellums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellums lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hellums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hellums in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellums 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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