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Hellene Family History

Hellene 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: Hellen, Heller, Ellen, Helle, Helling, Hillen, Helland, Ellena

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Where is the Hellene family from?

You can see how Hellene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellene family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hellene families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellene's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hellene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hellene ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hellene ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Hellene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellene 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hellene. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hellene. For the veterans among your Hellene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellene lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Hellene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hellene in 1978 was 73, and 81 in 1997.

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