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Helyer Family History

Helyer Surname Meaning

see Hillier.

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


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Where is the Helyer family from?

You can see how Helyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Helyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Helyer families living in British Columbia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Helyer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Helyer families in 1911.
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What did your Helyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helyer. 43% of Helyer men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Helyer women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helyer were Truck Driver and Practical Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Practical Nurse
    19%

What Helyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Helyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helyer 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Helyer. 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 396 military records available for the last name Helyer. For the veterans among your Helyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helyer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Helyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Helyer in 1954 was 57, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helyer 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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