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Helian Family History

Helian 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: Helin, Helman, Holian, Melin, Elias, Pelikan, Lian, Melia, Selman

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Where is the Helian family from?

You can see how Helian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helian families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Helian family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Helian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helian 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 122 census records available for the last name Helian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helian 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Helian. 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 14 military records available for the last name Helian. For the veterans among your Helian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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