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Heldon Family History

Heldon Surname Meaning

see Eldon.

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


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Where is the Heldon family from?

You can see how Heldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heldon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heldon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Heldon family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heldon's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heldon families in 1851.
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What did your Heldon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldon 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Heldon. 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 137 military records available for the last name Heldon. For the veterans among your Heldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heldon lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Heldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heldon in 1981 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heldon 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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