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Helies Family History

Helies 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: Helie, Helmes, Heller, Melis, Helder, Elias, Hees, Hermes, Helle

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Where is the Helies family from?

You can see how Helies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helies family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Helies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Helies families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Helies's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Helies families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helies 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 233 census records available for the last name Helies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helies 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Helies. 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 13 military records available for the last name Helies. For the veterans among your Helies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helies lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Helies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Helies in 1966 was 67, and 34 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helies 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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