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Helihan Family History

Helihan 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: Relihan, Whelihan, Holihan, Pelikan, Helin, Pelican, Helman, Heldman

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Where is the Helihan family from?

You can see how Helihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helihan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Helihan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Helihan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Helihan families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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