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Helcel Family History

Helcel Surname 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: Helsel, Heller, Helder, Hell, Helle, Helmer, Hetzel, Hengel, Hessel

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

There are 41 census records available for the last name Helcel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helcel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Helcel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Helcel. For the veterans among your Helcel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helcel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Helcel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Helcel in 1979 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

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