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Helmas Family History

Helmas 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: Helman, Delmas, Helmus, Helms, Helmes, Helm, Elias, Hermes, Helmer

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Where is the Helmas family from?

You can see how Helmas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Helmas families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Helmas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helmas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmas 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 Helmas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmas. 57% of Helmas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Helmas women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Helmas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Helmas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmas 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Helmas. 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 50 military records available for the last name Helmas. For the veterans among your Helmas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Helmas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Helmas in 1964 was 87, and 60 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmas 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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