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Helto Family History

Helto 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: Pelto, Helton, Helt, Hector, Hilton, Helm, Elton, Holton, Halton

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Where is the Helto family from?

You can see how Helto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Helto families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Helto families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Helto's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helto 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 29 census records available for the last name Helto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helto 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Helto. 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 4 military records available for the last name Helto. For the veterans among your Helto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helto lifespan?

Average Helto life expectancy in 1992 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helto 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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