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Helahan Family History

Helahan 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: Holahan, Helman, Colahan, Megahan, Hallahan, Lenahan, Hanahan

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Where is the Helahan family from?

You can see how Helahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Helahan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1920 there were 2 Helahan families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Helahan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helahan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helahan 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 18 census records available for the last name Helahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helahan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Helahan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Helahan. For the veterans among your Helahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helahan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Helahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Helahan in 1985 was 85, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helahan 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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