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Helpman Family History

Helpman 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: Helman, Heldman, Hellman, Helfman, Selman, Herdman, Kelman, Hetman

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Where is the Helpman family from?

You can see how Helpman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helpman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helpman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Helpman families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Helpman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Helpman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helpman 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 Helpman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Worker and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helpman. 43% of Helpman men worked as a Farm Worker and 100% of Helpman women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farm Worker
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Helpman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helpman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helpman 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Helpman. 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 137 military records available for the last name Helpman. For the veterans among your Helpman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helpman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Helpman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Helpman in 1964 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helpman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helpman 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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