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Hels Family History

Hels 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: Helm, Hees, Hell, Hils, Held, Hess, Fels, Helf, Heis, Pels

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Where is the Hels family from?

You can see how Hels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hels families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hels's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hels families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hels 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 Hels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hels. 50% of Hels men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hels women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maltster
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Hels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Hels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hels 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Hels. 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 704 military records available for the last name Hels. For the veterans among your Hels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hels in 1964 was 83, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hels 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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