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Helvink Family History

Helvink 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: Helling, Helin, Helsing, Melvin, Helvig, Helming, Evink, Herink

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Where is the Helvink family from?

You can see how Helvink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helvink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helvink family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Helvink's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Helvink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helvink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Helvink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Helvink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helvink 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Helvink. 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 3 military records available for the last name Helvink. For the veterans among your Helvink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helvink lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Helvink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Helvink in 1973 was 69, and 69 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helvink 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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