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Hely Family History

Hely Surname Meaning

see Ely. see Healey. for Ó hÉilidhe or Ó hÉalaighthe see Healy.

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


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Where is the Hely family from?

You can see how Hely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hely families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hely's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hely families in 1911.
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What did your Hely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hely. 100% of Hely men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Hely women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hely 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hely. 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 696 military records available for the last name Hely. For the veterans among your Hely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hely lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hely in 1966 was 81, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hely 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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