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Helveston Family History

Helveston Surname Meaning

Probably English a habitational name from an unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Helveston family from?

You can see how Helveston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helveston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helveston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Helveston families living in Angus. This was about 88% of all the recorded Helveston's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Helveston families in 1841.
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What did your Helveston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Helveston. 100% of Helveston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helveston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helveston 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Helveston. 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 342 military records available for the last name Helveston. For the veterans among your Helveston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helveston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Helveston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Helveston in 1966 was 75, and 66 in 2004.

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