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Heliton Family History

Heliton 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: Helton, Hilton, Elton, Holton, Halton, Felton, Elston, Henton

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Where is the Heliton family from?

You can see how Heliton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heliton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Heliton families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Heliton family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Heliton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heliton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Heliton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heliton 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 Heliton. 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 24 military records available for the last name Heliton. For the veterans among your Heliton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heliton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Heliton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heliton in 1966 was 40, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heliton 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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