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Helwick Family History

Helwick 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: Herwick, Helmick, Herrick, Fenwick, Ellick, Beswick, Howick, Sellick

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Where is the Helwick family from?

You can see how Helwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Helwick families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helwick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helwick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helwick 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 Helwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helwick. 23% of Helwick men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Helwick women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helwick were Rancher and House Wife.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Rancher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • House Wife
    25%

What Helwick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Helwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helwick 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Helwick. 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 422 military records available for the last name Helwick. For the veterans among your Helwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helwick lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Helwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Helwick in 1957 was 43, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helwick 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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