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Helsby Family History

Helsby Surname Meaning

from Helsby (Cheshire) which is recorded as Helesby and Hellesby in medieval documents. The place-name derives from Old Scandinavian hjallr ‘ledge’ (genitive hjalls) + bȳ ‘farmstead village’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Helsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Helsby families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Helsby's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Helsby families in 1911.
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What did your Helsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Helsby. 100% of Helsby women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Helsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsby 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 744 immigration records available for the last name Helsby. 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 646 military records available for the last name Helsby. For the veterans among your Helsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsby lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Helsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Helsby in 1956 was 26, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsby 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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