Origins of the Hellyn surname

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    In 1921, most Hellyns lived in north-east

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    6 Hellyn Travel & migration records
    140 Hellyns found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Hellyn

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    What are the most common Hellyn first names?

    William

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    Margaret

    Jane

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    Common jobs for Hellyns

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

    Commmon female occupations for Hellyns in 1921

    Lace Maker

    3

    Day Schoolmistress

    1

    Domestic

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Hellyns in 1921

    Coal Miner

    3

    Collier

    2

    Engine Driver

    2

    Saddler & Harness Maker

    2

    Annuitant

    1

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