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Hele Family History

Hele Name Meaning

see Heal .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hale, Helm, Hole, Hell, Helle, Hee, Mele, Held, Helie, Hege

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Where is the Hele family from?

You can see how Hele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hele family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hele families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Hele families living in Manitoba. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hele's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hele families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hele ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hele. 43% of Hele men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Journalier
    29%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hele 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Hele. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Hele. For the veterans among your Hele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hele lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hele in 1964 was 78, and 67 in 2004.

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