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Helvie Family History

Helvie Surname Meaning

Variant of Helvey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Helvie family from?

You can see how Helvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helvie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helvie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Helvie families living in Argyll. This was about 44% of all the recorded Helvie's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Helvie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helvie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helvie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helvie. 34% of Helvie men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Helvie women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helvie were Barber and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Barber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Helvie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Helvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helvie 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Helvie. 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 463 military records available for the last name Helvie. For the veterans among your Helvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helvie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Helvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Helvie in 1960 was 57, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helvie 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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