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Heelas Family History

Heelas Surname Meaning

see Hellis.

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


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Where is the Heelas family from?

You can see how Heelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heelas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heelas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Heelas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Heelas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heelas families in 1891.
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What did your Heelas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heelas. 50% of Heelas men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Heelas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heelas were Labourer (tarpaulin Works) Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Labourer (tarpaulin Works) Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Fitter Tool Making
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

What Heelas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heelas 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Heelas. 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 68 military records available for the last name Heelas. For the veterans among your Heelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heelas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Heelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Heelas in 1964 was 63, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heelas 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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