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Helste Family History

Helste 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: Holste, Halse, Helseth, Helle, Hulse, Hulst, Holte, Beste, Hester

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Where is the Helste family from?

You can see how Helste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helste family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Helste families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Helste's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Helste families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helste 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 11 census records available for the last name Helste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helste 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Helste. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Helste. For the veterans among your Helste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helste lifespan?

Average Helste life expectancy in 1999 was 93 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 Helste 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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