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Hellowell Family History

Hellowell Surname Meaning

see Helliwell.

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


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Where is the Hellowell family from?

You can see how Hellowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellowell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellowell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 173 Hellowell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Hellowell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hellowell families in 1891.
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What did your Hellowell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hellowell. 50% of Hellowell men worked as a Retired and 84% of Hellowell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellowell were Dyers Labourer and Cotton Winder.

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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

  • Retired
    50%
  • Dyers Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Cotton Winder
    4%

What Hellowell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hellowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellowell 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Hellowell. 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 154 military records available for the last name Hellowell. For the veterans among your Hellowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellowell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hellowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hellowell in 1970 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellowell 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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