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Haelst Family History

Haelst 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: Halse, Hulst, Hast, Halt, Holst, Herst, Haist, Harfst, Helt, Heist

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Where is the Haelst family from?

You can see how Haelst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haelst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Haelst families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haelst's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Haelst families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Haelst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haelst 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Haelst. 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 14 military records available for the last name Haelst. For the veterans among your Haelst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haelst

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