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Helvestine Family History

Helvestine 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, Celestine, Celestino, Celestin, Holstine, Hesseltine

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Where is the Helvestine family from?

You can see how Helvestine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helvestine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helvestine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Helvestine families living in Kentucky. This was about 57% of all the recorded Helvestine's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Helvestine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helvestine 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 261 census records available for the last name Helvestine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helvestine 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Helvestine. 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 33 military records available for the last name Helvestine. For the veterans among your Helvestine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helvestine lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Helvestine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Helvestine in 1947 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helvestine 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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