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Hellis Family History

Hellis Surname Meaning

variant of Ellis with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hellis family from?

You can see how Hellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hellis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Hellis families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hellis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hellis families in 1911.
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What did your Hellis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Blacksmith
    100%

What Hellis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellis 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Hellis. 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 287 military records available for the last name Hellis. For the veterans among your Hellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hellis in 1963 was 83, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellis 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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