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Helkowski Family History

Helkowski 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: Falkowski, Lepkowski, Wilkowski, Senkowski, Galkowski, Milkowski

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Where is the Helkowski family from?

You can see how Helkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Helkowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Helkowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Helkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helkowski. 55% of Helkowski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    55%
  • Labor
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Helkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helkowski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Helkowski. 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 41 military records available for the last name Helkowski. For the veterans among your Helkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helkowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Helkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Helkowski in 1964 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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