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Helaney Family History

Helaney 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: Delaney, Heaney, Haney, Devaney, Healey, Helander, Heagney, Deloney

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Where is the Helaney family from?

You can see how Helaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helaney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Helaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Helaney family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helaney's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Helaney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Helaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helaney 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Helaney. 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 18 military records available for the last name Helaney. For the veterans among your Helaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helaney lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Helaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Helaney in 1981 was 92, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helaney 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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