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Helderley Family History

Helderley 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: Helder, Adderley, Holderby, Everley, Betterley, Headley, Hedley

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Helderley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helderley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Helderley. 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 Helderley. For the veterans among your Helderley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helderley lifespan?

Average Helderley life expectancy in 1982 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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