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Helvy Family History

Helvy 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: Helvey, Selvy, Henry, Helm, Henley, Hey, Hell, Helle, Helin, Kelly

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Where is the Helvy family from?

You can see how Helvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helvy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Helvy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Helvy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Helvy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Helvy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helvy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helvy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helvy. 28% of Helvy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Helvy women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Helvy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helvy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Helvy. 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 230 military records available for the last name Helvy. For the veterans among your Helvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helvy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Helvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Helvy in 1965 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helvy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helvy 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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