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Helija Family History

Helija 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: Melia, Elijah, Helin, Melita, Helie, Elia, Delisa, Celia, Leija

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Where is the Helija family from?

You can see how Helija families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helija family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helija family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Helija's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Helija families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helija 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 1 census records available for the last name Helija. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helija 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 Helija. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Helija. For the veterans among your Helija ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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