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Helda Family History

Helda 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: Held, Herda, Hebda, Heldt, Holda, Helm, Helder, Hell, Helle, Vela

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Where is the Helda family from?

You can see how Helda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helda family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Helda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Helda family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Helda's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Helda families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helda 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 280 census records available for the last name Helda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helda 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Helda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Helda. For the veterans among your Helda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Helda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Helda in 1962 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helda 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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