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Helpes Family History

Helpes 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: Helper, Helmes, Heller, Helder, Hees, Hermes, Helle, Helmer, Holmes

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Where is the Helpes family from?

You can see how Helpes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helpes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Helpes families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Helpes family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Helpes's in USA. California had the highest population of Helpes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helpes 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 74 census records available for the last name Helpes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helpes 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Helpes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Helpes. For the veterans among your Helpes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helpes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Helpes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Helpes in 1971 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helpes 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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