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Helary Family History

Helary 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: Heary, Henry, Hillary, Hearn, Geary, Lary, Clary, Hendry, Healy

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Where is the Helary family from?

You can see how Helary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Helary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Helary family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Helary's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Helary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Helary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Helary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helary 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Helary. 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 9 military records available for the last name Helary. For the veterans among your Helary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helary lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Helary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helary in 1988 was 83, and 74 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helary 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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