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Helka Family History

Helka 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: Belka, Pelka, Melka, Hulka, Helke, Helm, Heck, Hell, Helle, Vela

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Where is the Helka family from?

You can see how Helka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Helka families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Helka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Helka. 100% of Helka men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Helka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Helka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helka 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Helka. 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 63 military records available for the last name Helka. For the veterans among your Helka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helka lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Helka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Helka in 1947 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helka 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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