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Hellin Name Meaning

probably a variant of Hellen (1).alternatively a variant of Ellen .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Helling, Helin, Hallin, Fellin, Sellin, Hellen, Yellin, Bellin

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Where is the Hellin family from?

You can see how Hellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hellin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Hellin families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hellin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hellin families in 1880.
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What did your Hellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellin. 60% of Hellin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hellin women worked as a Typist. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Cement Finisher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellin 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Hellin. 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 123 military records available for the last name Hellin. For the veterans among your Hellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hellin in 1963 was 85, and 85 in 2002.

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