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Helkie Family History

Helkie 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, Helke, Helvie, Helle, Helin, Elkin, Belkin, Reekie, Heckle

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Where is the Helkie family from?

You can see how Helkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helkie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Helkie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Helkie families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Helkie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helkie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helkie 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 Helkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Helkie. 60% of Helkie 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
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    40%

What Helkie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Helkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helkie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Helkie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Helkie. For the veterans among your Helkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helkie lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Helkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Helkie in 1978 was 73, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helkie 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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