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Heltai Family History

Heltai 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: Helman, Helton, Veltri, Hefti, Holtan, Helt, Hata, Hector, Hilton

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Heltai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heltai 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Heltai. 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 2 military records available for the last name Heltai. For the veterans among your Heltai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heltai lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Heltai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heltai in 1982 was 87, and 46 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heltai 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.

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