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Heltcel Family History

Heltcel 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: Heltzel, Hetzel, Hettel, Hertel, Helsel, Hoeltzel, Heller, Helder

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Where is the Heltcel family from?

You can see how Heltcel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heltcel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heltcel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Heltcel family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Heltcel's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Heltcel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Heltcel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heltcel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heltcel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Heltcel. For the veterans among your Heltcel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heltcel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Heltcel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Heltcel in 1972 was 41, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heltcel 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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