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Helpa Family History

Helpa 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: Helm, Hell, Helle, Vela, Melia, Halla, Delp, Delph, Helin, Belka

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Where is the Helpa family from?

You can see how Helpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helpa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helpa family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Helpa's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Helpa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helpa 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 Helpa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helpa. 100% of Helpa men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Helpa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Helpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helpa 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Helpa. 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 53 military records available for the last name Helpa. For the veterans among your Helpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helpa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Helpa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Helpa in 1961 was 41, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helpa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helpa 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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