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Heldham Family History

Heldham 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: Feltham, Needham, Oldham, Pelham, Heldman, Leedham, Helm, Helder

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Where is the Heldham family from?

You can see how Heldham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heldham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Heldham families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Heldham's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Heldham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heldham 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 24 census records available for the last name Heldham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldham 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Heldham. 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 Heldham. For the veterans among your Heldham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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