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Helstrum Family History

Helstrum 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: Helstrom, Westrum, Hellstrom, Hedstrom, Holstrom, Halstrom, Hegstrom

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Where is the Helstrum family from?

You can see how Helstrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helstrum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Helstrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Helstrum family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Helstrum's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Helstrum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Helstrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helstrum 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Helstrum. 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 2 military records available for the last name Helstrum. For the veterans among your Helstrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helstrum lifespan?

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