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Helmicks Family History

Helmicks Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Helmick, Helmich, Henricks, Gelwicks, Herrick, Ellick, Hellings

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Where is the Helmicks family from?

You can see how Helmicks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmicks family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Helmicks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Helmicks families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmicks's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Helmicks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmicks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Helmicks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmicks 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Helmicks. 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 29 military records available for the last name Helmicks. For the veterans among your Helmicks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmicks lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Helmicks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Helmicks in 1974 was 50, and 85 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmicks 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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