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Heliwell Family History

Heliwell 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: Helliwell, Elwell, Halliwell, Hewell, Hollowell, Jewell, Hellweg

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Where is the Heliwell family from?

You can see how Heliwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heliwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Heliwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Heliwell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heliwell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heliwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Heliwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heliwell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Heliwell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Heliwell. For the veterans among your Heliwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heliwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heliwell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heliwell

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