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Helsley Family History

Helsley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Hölzel (see Hoelzel) or its variant Helzel or of the cognate Hölzle (see Hoelzle).

Comparee Heltsley.

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


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Where is the Helsley family from?

You can see how Helsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Helsley families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Helsley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Helsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsley 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 Helsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Helsley. 100% of Helsley men worked as an Insurance Agent and 94% of Helsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Railway Clerk
    7%

What Helsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Helsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsley 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Helsley. 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 966 military records available for the last name Helsley. For the veterans among your Helsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Helsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Helsley in 1943 was 26, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsley 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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