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Helaire Family History

Helaire Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Hilaire.

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


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Where is the Helaire family from?

You can see how Helaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helaire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Helaire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Helaire families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helaire's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Helaire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helaire 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 Helaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helaire. 100% of Helaire men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Helaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Helaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helaire 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Helaire. 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 50 military records available for the last name Helaire. For the veterans among your Helaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helaire lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Helaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Helaire in 1955 was 43, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helaire 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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