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Heileon Family History

Heileon 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: Hilton, Heiden, Heien, Hellen, Helton, Heiken, De Leon, Heiler

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Where is the Heileon family from?

You can see how Heileon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heileon family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Heileon families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heileon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Heileon families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Heileon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heileon 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 Heileon. 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 military records available for the last name Heileon. For the veterans among your Heileon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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