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Helsly Family History

Helsly 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: Helsley, Helmly, Hell, Helle, Hemsley, Hensley, Kelly, Kelsey, Holly

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Where is the Helsly family from?

You can see how Helsly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helsly families were found in USA in 1840. In 1891 there was 1 Helsly family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Helsly's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Helsly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Helsly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsly 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Helsly. 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 27 military records available for the last name Helsly. For the veterans among your Helsly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsly lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Helsly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Helsly in 1978 was 73, and 89 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsly 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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