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Helliwell Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Hellewell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Halliwell, Hollowell, Elwell, Kerswell, Hipwell, Helling, Hellwege

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Where is the Helliwell family from?

You can see how Helliwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helliwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Helliwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 40 Helliwell families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Helliwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helliwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helliwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helliwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Helliwell. 100% of Helliwell women worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70,000 census records available for the last name Helliwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helliwell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Helliwell. 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 Helliwell. For the veterans among your Helliwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helliwell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Helliwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Helliwell in 1951 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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