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Heelis Family History

Heelis Name Meaning

see Hellis .

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


Similar surnames: Wheelis, Melis, Hees, Helin, Mellis, Dellis, Wheeles, Ellis, Bellis

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Where is the Heelis family from?

You can see how Heelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heelis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heelis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Heelis families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heelis's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Heelis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heelis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heelis. 100% of Heelis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heelis 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Heelis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Heelis. For the veterans among your Heelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heelis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Heelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heelis in 1968 was 80, and 81 in 2002.

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