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Helmstead Family History

Helmstead 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: Halstead, Hempstead, Hillstead, Holstead, Olmstead, Hjelmstad

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Where is the Helmstead family from?

You can see how Helmstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmstead family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmstead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Helmstead family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmstead's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Helmstead families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Helmstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmstead 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Helmstead. 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 23 military records available for the last name Helmstead. For the veterans among your Helmstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmstead lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Helmstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Helmstead in 1964 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmstead 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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