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Helvenston Family History

Helvenston 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: Helveston, Yelverton, Ellenson, Elvington, Helgerson, Holverson

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Where is the Helvenston family from?

You can see how Helvenston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helvenston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helvenston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Helvenston families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Helvenston's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Helvenston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helvenston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helvenston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helvenston. 100% of Helvenston men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Helvenston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Helvenston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helvenston 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 Helvenston. 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 180 military records available for the last name Helvenston. For the veterans among your Helvenston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helvenston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Helvenston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Helvenston in 1962 was 67, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helvenston 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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