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Helmholt Family History

Helmholt 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: Helfgott, Belmont, Delmont, Reinholt, Helmle, Helmly, Helm, Herriott

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Where is the Helmholt family from?

You can see how Helmholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Helmholt families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Helmholt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Helmholt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmholt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Helmholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmholt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Helmholt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Helmholt. For the veterans among your Helmholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmholt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Helmholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Helmholt in 1966 was 61, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmholt 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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