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Helven Family History

Helven 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: Hellen, Heaven, Helvey, Heller, Heiden, Leven, Helder, Ellen, Holten

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Where is the Helven family from?

You can see how Helven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Helven families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Helven families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Helven's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Helven families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helven 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 28 census records available for the last name Helven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helven 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Helven. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Helven. For the veterans among your Helven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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