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Helmig Family History

Helmig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Helmich.

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


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Where is the Helmig family from?

You can see how Helmig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Helmig family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmig's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Helmig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmig 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 Helmig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmig. 35% of Helmig men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Helmig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helmig were Labor and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%

What Helmig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Helmig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmig 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Helmig. 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 474 military records available for the last name Helmig. For the veterans among your Helmig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmig lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Helmig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Helmig in 1958 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmig 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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