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Helicus Family History

Helicus 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: Chelius, Helmus, Melius, Melis, Elias, Julius, Helin, Belich

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Where is the Helicus family from?

You can see how Helicus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helicus family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Helicus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Helicus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helicus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helicus 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 48 census records available for the last name Helicus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helicus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Helicus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Helicus. For the veterans among your Helicus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helicus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Helicus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Helicus in 1980 was 69, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helicus 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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