Helsey Family History

Helsey Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kelsey, Halsey, Elsey, Hessey, Hulsey, Heisey, Holsey, Helser, Helvey, Helsel

7,000 record(s) for Helsey

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
248	Military Records
176	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Helsey family from?

You can see how Helsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Helsey families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helsey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helsey families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helsey. 31% of Helsey men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Helsey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helsey were Mechanic and Saleslady.

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

31%

Laborer

22%

Salesman

10%

Mechanic

5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

31%

Housekeeper

24%

Waitress

16%

Saleslady

16%

What Helsey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Helsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 176 immigration records available for the last name Helsey. 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.

Military Records

There are 248 military records available for the last name Helsey. For the veterans among your Helsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Helsey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1980, in the United States, Helsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Helsey in 1970 was 66, and 82 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.