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Helta Family History

Helta 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: Helt, Hata, Helm, Hertz, Hell, Helle, Mehta, Vela, Melia, Halla

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Where is the Helta family from?

You can see how Helta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Helta families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Helta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Helta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helta 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 268 census records available for the last name Helta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helta 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Helta. 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 10 military records available for the last name Helta. For the veterans among your Helta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helta lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Helta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Helta in 1970 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helta 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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