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Hellas Family History

Hellas 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: Hallas, Bellas, Mellas, Kellas, Hellams, Hollas, Pallas, Heller

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Where is the Hellas family from?

You can see how Hellas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hellas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hellas family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hellas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellas 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 Hellas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hellas. 100% of Hellas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hellas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Hellas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellas 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Hellas. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hellas. For the veterans among your Hellas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Hellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hellas in 1972 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hellas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellas 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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