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Helmel Family History

Helmel 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: Helmer, Helme, Helsel, Helmes, Helm, Heller, Helder, Hamel, Holme

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Where is the Helmel family from?

You can see how Helmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Helmel families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Helmel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helmel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Helmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Helmel. 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 117 military records available for the last name Helmel. For the veterans among your Helmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Helmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Helmel in 1970 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmel 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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