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Helming Family History

Helming Surname Meaning

North German (Westphalia) and Dutch (northeastern Netherlands): habitational name from any of several farms so named once inhabited by a certain Helmo and his kin.

In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the Dutch cognate Helmink.

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


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Where is the Helming family from?

You can see how Helming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helming family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Helming families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Helming families living in Yorkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Helming's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Helming families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helming 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 Helming ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helming. 43% of Helming men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Helming women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helming were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Helming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helming 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Helming. 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 361 military records available for the last name Helming. For the veterans among your Helming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helming lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Helming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Helming in 1956 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helming 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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