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Helston Family History

Helston Surname Meaning

from Helston in Wendron (Cornwall) or Helstone in Lanteglos by Camelford (Cornwall). The place-names derive from Middle Cornish hen-lys ‘ancient court ancient ruin’ (from hen ‘ancient disused’ + lys ‘court ruin’) with the addition of Middle English ton ‘town village farmstead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Helston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Helston families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Helston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helston families in 1911.
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What did your Helston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Helston. 100% of Helston men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helston 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Helston. 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 72 military records available for the last name Helston. For the veterans among your Helston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helston lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Helston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Helston in 1970 was 94, and 91 in 1996.

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