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Hellor Family History

Hellor 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: Heller, Mellor, Geller, Hector, Seller, Keller, Helder, Weller

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Where is the Hellor family from?

You can see how Hellor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hellor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hellor families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellor's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hellor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Hellor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellor 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hellor. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hellor. For the veterans among your Hellor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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