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Helvison Family History

Helvison 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: Jellison, Elison, Herbison, Helveston, Kellison, Levison, Harvison

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Where is the Helvison family from?

You can see how Helvison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helvison family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Helvison families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Helvison's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Helvison families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Helvison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helvison 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Helvison. 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 Helvison. For the veterans among your Helvison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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