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Helen Family History

Helen Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Hellen . Irish: variant of Heelan .

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


Similar surnames: Helin, Heien, Thelen, Hellen, Holen, Jelen, Belen, Halen, Hylen

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Where is the Helen family from?

You can see how Helen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 104 Helen families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Helen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Helen. 48% of Helen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Helen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Student
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Helen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helen 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Helen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Helen. For the veterans among your Helen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Helen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Helen in 1964 was 69, and 91 in 1998.

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