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Hellier Family History

Hellier Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hillier.

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


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Where is the Hellier family from?

You can see how Hellier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hellier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 304 Hellier families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hellier's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hellier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hellier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hellier. 8% of Hellier men worked as a Builders Labourer and 72% of Hellier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellier were Farmer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Farm Labourer
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Hellier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Hellier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellier 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hellier. 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 Hellier. For the veterans among your Hellier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hellier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hellier in 1962 was 84, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellier 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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