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Helmann Family History

Helmann 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: Heilmann, Heumann, Helman, Hermann, Hellmann, Heimann, Heymann

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Where is the Helmann family from?

You can see how Helmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Helmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Helmann family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helmann's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Helmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmann 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 Helmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmann. 60% of Helmann men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Helmann women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Helmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmann 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Helmann. 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 330 military records available for the last name Helmann. For the veterans among your Helmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Helmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Helmann in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmann 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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