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Helliar Family History

Helliar Surname Meaning

see Hillier.

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


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Where is the Helliar family from?

You can see how Helliar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helliar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Helliar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Helliar families living in Somerset. This was about 69% of all the recorded Helliar's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Helliar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helliar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helliar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Glove Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Helliar. 100% of Helliar men worked as a Glove Cutter and 85% of Helliar 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Glove Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%
  • Invalid
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%

What Helliar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Helliar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helliar 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Helliar. 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 152 military records available for the last name Helliar. For the veterans among your Helliar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helliar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Helliar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Helliar in 1975 was 71, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helliar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helliar 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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