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Helmis Family History

Helmis 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: Helmus, Helms, Helmes, Helmig, Helm, Melis, Hermes, Helmer, Holmes

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Where is the Helmis family from?

You can see how Helmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Helmis families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helmis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Helmis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmis 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 151 census records available for the last name Helmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmis 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Helmis. 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 47 military records available for the last name Helmis. For the veterans among your Helmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1999, in the United States, Helmis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Helmis in 1949 was 55, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmis 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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