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Helnus Family History

Helnus 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: Helmus, Melhus, Chelius, Hanus, Venus, Feltus, Hennis, Heins, Helms

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Where is the Helnus family from?

You can see how Helnus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helnus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Helnus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Helnus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Helnus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Helnus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helnus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Helnus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Helnus. For the veterans among your Helnus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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