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Heelan Family History

Heelan Surname Meaning

Irish (Limerick): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hAoileáin from a variant of Faolán a personal name from a diminutive of faol ‘wolf’.

The alternative form Ó Faoláin has been Anglicized as Phelan or Whelan.

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


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Where is the Heelan family from?

You can see how Heelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heelan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heelan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Heelan families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Heelan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heelan families in 1891.
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What did your Heelan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 663 immigration records available for the last name Heelan. 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 471 military records available for the last name Heelan. For the veterans among your Heelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heelan lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Heelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Heelan in 1942 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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