Origins of the Hellyer surname

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    In 1921, most Hellyers lived in south-west

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    5,200 Hellyers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Hellyers

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

    Commmon female occupations for Hellyers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    22

    Laundress

    18

    Domestic Servant

    14

    Living On Own Means

    14

    Annuitant

    12

    Commmon male occupations for Hellyers in 1921

    Shipwright

    23

    Carpenter

    21

    Plumber

    21

    Baker

    17

    Bricklayer

    17

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