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Hellmers Family History

Hellmers Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Hellmer.

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


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Where is the Hellmers family from?

You can see how Hellmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellmers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hellmers families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hellmers families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hellmers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hellmers families in 1891.
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What did your Hellmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hellmers. 100% of Hellmers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hellmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellmers 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hellmers. 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 494 military records available for the last name Hellmers. For the veterans among your Hellmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellmers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hellmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hellmers in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellmers 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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