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Heelis Family History

Heelis Surname Meaning

see Hellis.

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


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Where is the Heelis family from?

You can see how Heelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heelis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heelis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Heelis families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Heelis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heelis families in 1891.
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What did your Heelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineers Cost Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heelis. 25% of Heelis men worked as an Engineers Cost Clerk and 94% of Heelis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heelis were Domestic Duties and Private Means.

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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

  • Engineers Cost Clerk
    25%
  • Solicitor
    25%
  • Funeral Director
    25%
  • Domestic Duties
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Heelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heelis 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Heelis. 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 104 military records available for the last name Heelis. For the veterans among your Heelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heelis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Heelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heelis in 1968 was 80, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heelis 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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