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Helwith Family History

Helwith 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: Helseth, Hewitt, Helwig, Ledwith, Helmich, Helmuth, Heath, Helling

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Where is the Helwith family from?

You can see how Helwith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helwith family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Helwith family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Helwith's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Helwith families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helwith 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 39 census records available for the last name Helwith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helwith 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Helwith. 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 10 military records available for the last name Helwith. For the veterans among your Helwith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helwith lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Helwith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Helwith in 1967 was 84, and 76 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helwith 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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