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Heeles Family History

Heeles Surname Meaning

see Hellis.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Heeles family from?

You can see how Heeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Heeles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Heeles families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Heeles's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heeles families in 1891.
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What did your Heeles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heeles. 100% of Heeles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Heeles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeles 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Heeles. 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 30 military records available for the last name Heeles. For the veterans among your Heeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeles lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeles ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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