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Helander Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with the (placename) element häll ‘(flat) rock’ + the suffix -ander derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’. This surname is also found in Finland.

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


Similar surnames: Elander, Thelander, Melander, Welander, Selander, Levander, Bolander

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Where is the Helander family from?

You can see how Helander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Helander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Helander families living in Manitoba. This was about 58% of all the recorded Helander's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Helander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helander ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Helander. 100% of Helander men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Helander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helander 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Helander. 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 468 military records available for the last name Helander. For the veterans among your Helander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helander lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Helander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Helander in 1961 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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