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Heldie Family History

Heldie 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: Helie, Helvie, Helder, Helle, Geddie, Helin, Held, Heide, Weldin

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Where is the Heldie family from?

You can see how Heldie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heldie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heldie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Heldie families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Heldie's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Heldie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heldie 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 45 census records available for the last name Heldie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Heldie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Heldie. For the veterans among your Heldie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heldie lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Heldie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heldie in 1978 was 67, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heldie 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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