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Helso Family History

Helso 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: Kelso, Helm, Halse, Elson, Hees, Hell, Helle, Bello, Heino, Nelson

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Where is the Helso family from?

You can see how Helso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helso family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helso families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 6 Helso families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Helso's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Helso families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helso 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 231 census records available for the last name Helso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helso 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Helso. 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 13 military records available for the last name Helso. For the veterans among your Helso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helso lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Helso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helso in 1986 was 88, and 67 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helso 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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