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Helset Family History

Helset 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: Helseth, Helget, Helser, Helsel, Halse, Heller, Helder, Helle, Helmer

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Where is the Helset family from?

You can see how Helset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helset family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Helset families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Helset's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helset families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helset 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 158 census records available for the last name Helset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helset 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Helset. 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 8 military records available for the last name Helset. For the veterans among your Helset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helset lifespan?

Average Helset life expectancy in 1999 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helset 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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