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Helmuth Family History

Helmuth Surname Meaning

German: presumably the name was not used until the 19th century and must therefore have derived from the ancient Germanic personal name Heilmut (Middle High German heil ‘wholeness’ + muot ‘mind intention’) or from Helmold (helm ‘helmet’ + walt- ‘rule’) or a combination of the two.

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


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You can see how Helmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Helmuth families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helmuth's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Helmuth families in 1891.
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What did your Helmuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Helmuth. 100% of Helmuth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 719 immigration records available for the last name Helmuth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Helmuth. For the veterans among your Helmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmuth lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Helmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Helmuth in 1947 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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