Helie History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Helie familyThe surname Helie was first found in Picardy (French: Picardie) in northern France, where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of the Somme and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility. Early History of the Helie familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Helie research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Helie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Helie Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hively, Heilly, Heillet, Helie, Helly, Hevelet, Lively, L'Ively and many more. Early Notables of the Helie familyMore information is included under the topic Early Helie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Helie RankingIn Quebec, Canada, the name Helie is the 943rd most popular surname. 1 However, in France, the name Helie is ranked the 6,710th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Helie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Helie Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Helie Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
Helie Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Helie Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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