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Hellard Family History

Hellard Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Heller with excrescent -d. Compare Hillier and Hilliard.

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hailhard composed of the elements hail ‘hale healthy’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

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


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You can see how Hellard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hellard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Hellard families living in Somerset. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hellard's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hellard families in 1891.
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There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hellard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellard 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Hellard. 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 956 military records available for the last name Hellard. For the veterans among your Hellard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellard lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hellard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hellard in 1952 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellard 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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