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Helmreich Family History

Helmreich Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Helmrich composed of the elements helm ‘helmet’ + rīc ‘power rule’.

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


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Where is the Helmreich family from?

You can see how Helmreich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmreich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmreich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Helmreich family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmreich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Helmreich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmreich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helmreich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmreich. 60% of Helmreich men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Helmreich women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helmreich were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Helmreich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Helmreich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmreich 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Helmreich. 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 888 military records available for the last name Helmreich. For the veterans among your Helmreich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmreich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Helmreich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Helmreich in 1964 was 66, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmreich 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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