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Helyer Family History

Helyer Name Meaning

see Hillier .

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


Similar surnames: Heller, Helder, Helmer, Heyer, Helber, Helfer, Helper, Helzer, Helser

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Where is the Helyer family from?

You can see how Helyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Helyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Helyer families living in Hampshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Helyer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Helyer families in 1891.
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What did your Helyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Helyer. 50% of Helyer men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Helyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helyer were Retired 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Railway Guard
    25%
  • Retired
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Helyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helyer 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Helyer. 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 396 military records available for the last name Helyer. For the veterans among your Helyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helyer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Helyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Helyer in 1954 was 57, and 94 in 2003.

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