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Heelatt Family History

Heelatt 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: Hewlett, Heelan, Hewatt, Gelatt, Hatt, Heath, Blatt, Platt, Hergott

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Where is the Heelatt family from?

You can see how Heelatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heelatt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Heelatt families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heelatt's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Heelatt families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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