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Helmich Family History

Helmich Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Helmwig composed of the elements helm ‘helmet protection’ + wīg ‘fight battle fight’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Helmich family from?

You can see how Helmich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Helmich families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Helmich's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Helmich families in 1891.
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What did your Helmich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmich. 28% of Helmich men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Helmich women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helmich were Salesman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Helmich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Helmich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmich 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Helmich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 968 military records available for the last name Helmich. For the veterans among your Helmich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmich lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Helmich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Helmich in 1942 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmich ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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