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Heilas Family History

Heilas 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: Vilas, Hils, Hailes, Milas, Hallas, Bellas, Silas, Heiland, Heiss

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Where is the Heilas family from?

You can see how Heilas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Heilas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Heilas family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heilas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heilas families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Heilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Heilas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Heilas. For the veterans among your Heilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilas lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heilas 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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