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Hellam Family History

Hellam Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Helham Green in Ware (Herts), though medieval forms of this place-name cannot be found, and so it is possible that the place takes its name from the surname. If so, the surname may be a variant of Hillam; compare Anne Hellam 1551, John Hillam 1560 in IGI (Thorley Herts).

Variant of Hallam. Compare John Hellam 1764, Robert Hallam 1770 in IGI (Barnard Castle, Durham).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hellam family from?

You can see how Hellam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hellam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Hellam families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hellam families in 1911.
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What did your Hellam ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hellam. 100% of Hellam men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hellam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellam 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Hellam. 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 239 military records available for the last name Hellam. For the veterans among your Hellam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Hellam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hellam in 1966 was 65, and 79 in 1999.

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