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Helyes Family History

Helyes 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: Heyes, Helmes, Hayes, Heller, Helder, Hees, Hermes, Helle, Helmer

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There are 30 census records available for the last name Helyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helyes 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Helyes. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Helyes. For the veterans among your Helyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helyes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Helyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Helyes in 1975 was 88, and 64 in 2003.

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