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Helco Family History

Helco 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: Helm, Heck, Hell, Helle, Bello, Heino, Helin, Felch, Mello, Held

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Where is the Helco family from?

You can see how Helco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helco family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helco's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Helco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helco 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 9 census records available for the last name Helco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helco 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Helco. 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 6 military records available for the last name Helco. For the veterans among your Helco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helco lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Helco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Helco in 1956 was 74, and 34 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helco 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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