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Helak Family History

Helak Name 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: Pelak, Selak, Belak, Helm, Heck, Hell, Helle, Vela, Deak, Peak

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Where is the Helak family from?

You can see how Helak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Helak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Helak families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Helak's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Helak families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Helak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Helak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helak 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Helak. 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 12 military records available for the last name Helak. For the veterans among your Helak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Helak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Helak in 1964 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

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