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Heljas Family History

Heljas 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: Elias, Hallas, Bellas, Helman, Halas, Mellas, Delmas, Kellas, Helmus

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Where is the Heljas family from?

You can see how Heljas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heljas family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Heljas family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Heljas's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Heljas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Heljas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heljas 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Heljas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heljas. For the veterans among your Heljas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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