Origins of the Helder surname

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    In 1921, most Helders lived in south-west

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    240 Helder Travel & migration records
    710 Helders found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Helders

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Helders in 1921

    Laundress

    10

    Private Means

    4

    Cook

    3

    Governess

    3

    Living On Her Own Means

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Helders in 1921

    Cordwainer

    10

    Solicitor

    10

    Basketmaker

    9

    Carpenter

    8

    Bricklayer

    4

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