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Helas Family History

Helas Surname Meaning

variant of Hellis; compare Heelas.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Helas family from?

You can see how Helas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Helas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Helas families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Helas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Helas families in 1891.
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What did your Helas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helas. 100% of Helas men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Helas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helas 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Helas. 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 42 military records available for the last name Helas. For the veterans among your Helas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Helas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Helas in 1981 was 78, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helas 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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