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Helmke Family History

Helmke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Helm

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


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Where is the Helmke family from?

You can see how Helmke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Helmke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Helmke families in 1891.
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What did your Helmke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmke. 26% of Helmke men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Helmke women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helmke were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    15%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Helmke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Helmke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Helmke. For the veterans among your Helmke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Helmke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Helmke in 1951 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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