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Heleman Family History

Heleman 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: Hegeman, Helman, Heldman, Hellman, Heileman, Hedeman, Helfman

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Where is the Heleman family from?

You can see how Heleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heleman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Heleman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Heleman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heleman. 22% of Heleman men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Heleman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heleman were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Heleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heleman 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Heleman. 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 116 military records available for the last name Heleman. For the veterans among your Heleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heleman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Heleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Heleman in 1968 was 96, and 68 in 1999.

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