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Helvey Family History

Helvey Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Helwig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Helvey family from?

You can see how Helvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Helvey families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Helvey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Helvey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helvey 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 Helvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helvey. 23% of Helvey men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Helvey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helvey were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Helvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Helvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helvey 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Helvey. 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 Helvey. For the veterans among your Helvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helvey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Helvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Helvey in 1951 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helvey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helvey 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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