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Heliman Family History

Heliman 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: Helman, Heldman, Hellman, Heiman, Helfman, Holiman, Pelikan, Selman

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Where is the Heliman family from?

You can see how Heliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heliman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heliman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Heliman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heliman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heliman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heliman 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 Heliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heliman 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Heliman. 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 42 military records available for the last name Heliman. For the veterans among your Heliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heliman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1983, in the United States, Heliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heliman in 1954 was 51, and 52 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heliman 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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