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Hellak Family History

Hellak 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: Heller, Hallam, Hell, Helle, Halla, Pella, Sella, Tella, Helland

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Where is the Hellak family from?

You can see how Hellak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellak families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Hellak family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hellak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellak 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 40 census records available for the last name Hellak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellak 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hellak. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hellak. For the veterans among your Hellak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1976, in the United States, Hellak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hellak in 1975 was 80, and 82 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellak 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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