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Heldreth Name Meaning

English: variant of Hildreth .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eldreth, Hildreth, Helder, Hedgpeth, Eldred, Hollett, Boldrey

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Where is the Heldreth family from?

You can see how Heldreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heldreth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heldreth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Heldreth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Heldreth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heldreth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heldreth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heldreth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heldreth. 100% of Heldreth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heldreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldreth 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Heldreth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 610 military records available for the last name Heldreth. For the veterans among your Heldreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heldreth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heldreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heldreth in 1964 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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