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Heslis Family History

Heslis 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: Heslin, Heslip, Melis, Helin, Mellis, Leslie, Dellis, Hess, Ellis

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Where is the Heslis family from?

You can see how Heslis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslis family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Heslis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Heslis family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Heslis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heslis families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Heslis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heslis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Heslis. For the veterans among your Heslis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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