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Heldane Family History

Heldane 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: Haldane, Helland, Helman, Delane, Heldman, Helfand, Holland, Heiden

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Where is the Heldane family from?

You can see how Heldane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heldane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Heldane families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Heldane family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heldane's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heldane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heldane 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 20 census records available for the last name Heldane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldane 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heldane. 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 2 military records available for the last name Heldane. For the veterans among your Heldane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heldane lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heldane 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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