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Helmueller Family History

Helmueller 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: Mueller, Heller, Helmer, Huller, Meller, Drumheller, Heinmiller

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Where is the Helmueller family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmueller 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 Helmueller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmueller. 67% of Helmueller men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Helmueller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Helmueller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmueller 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Helmueller. 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 10 military records available for the last name Helmueller. For the veterans among your Helmueller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmueller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Helmueller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helmueller in 1963 was 58, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmueller 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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