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Helion Family History

Helion Name 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: Helin, Helton, Henion, Hilton, Heron, Elton, Melin, Holton, Halton

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Where is the Helion family from?

You can see how Helion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helion family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Helion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Helion families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Helion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helion ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Helion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helion 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Helion. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Helion. For the veterans among your Helion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helion lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Helion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Helion in 1970 was 57, and 85 in 2001.

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