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Heltor Family History

Heltor 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: Hector, Helton, Hilton, Heller, Helder, Elton, Holton, Halton, Nestor

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Where is the Heltor family from?

You can see how Heltor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heltor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heltor family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heltor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heltor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heltor 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 69 census records available for the last name Heltor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heltor 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Heltor. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heltor. For the veterans among your Heltor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heltor lifespan?

Average Heltor life expectancy in 1955 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 48.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heltor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heltor 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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