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Helzen Family History

Helzen 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, Helzer, Heller, Heiden, Helder, Ellen, Holten, Helle, Helmer

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Where is the Helzen family from?

You can see how Helzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helzen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Helzen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Helzen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Helzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Helzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helzen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Helzen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Helzen. For the veterans among your Helzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helzen lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Helzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Helzen in 1995 was 79, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helzen 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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