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Helli Family History

Helli 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: Hell, Helle, Nelli, Celli, Lelli, Belli, Bell, Helm, Heller, Hill

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Where is the Helli family from?

You can see how Helli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helli families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Helli families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Helli's in USA. California had the highest population of Helli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helli. 100% of Helli women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Helli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helli 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Helli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Helli. For the veterans among your Helli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Helli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Helli in 1962 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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