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Helway Family History

Helway 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: Selway, Holway, Galway, Helman, Delay, Benway, Helwig, Solway

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Where is the Helway family from?

You can see how Helway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Helway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Helway families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Helway's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Helway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helway 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 148 census records available for the last name Helway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helway 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Helway. 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 2 military records available for the last name Helway. For the veterans among your Helway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helway lifespan?

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