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Helve Family History

Helve 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: Helle, Helie, Helme, Helvey, Helke, Helvie, Hale, Helm, Halse, Heller

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Where is the Helve family from?

You can see how Helve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Helve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Helve families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Helve's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Helve families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helve 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 161 census records available for the last name Helve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helve 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Helve. 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 17 military records available for the last name Helve. For the veterans among your Helve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helve lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Helve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Helve in 1971 was 81, and 70 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helve 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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