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Heilands Family History

Heilands Surname 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: Heiland, Helland, Hegland, Hetland, Hollands, Newlands, Eiland

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Where is the Heilands family from?

You can see how Heilands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilands family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Heilands families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Heilands's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Heilands families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Heilands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilands 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heilands. 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 Heilands. For the veterans among your Heilands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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