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Helmy Family History

Helmy Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Egypt): from a personal name based on Arabic ḥilmī ‘gentle’.

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


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Where is the Helmy family from?

You can see how Helmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Helmy families living in Georgia. This was about 76% of all the recorded Helmy's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Helmy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmy. 25% of Helmy men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%

What Helmy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Helmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmy 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Helmy. 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 41 military records available for the last name Helmy. For the veterans among your Helmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Helmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Helmy in 1977 was 93, and 69 in 2003.

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