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Heland Family History

Heland Name 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: Hyland, Eland, Helland, Heiland, Deland, Ueland, Hegland, Hetland

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Where is the Heland family from?

You can see how Heland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Heland families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heland. 100% of Heland 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heland 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Heland. 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 101 military records available for the last name Heland. For the veterans among your Heland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heland lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Heland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heland in 1982 was 63, and 89 in 2000.

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