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Heltemes Family History

Heltemes Surname Meaning

German (mainly Rhineland-Palatinate): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Heltemes family from?

You can see how Heltemes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heltemes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heltemes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Heltemes family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heltemes's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heltemes families in 1891.
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What did your Heltemes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heltemes. 43% of Heltemes 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Helper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Heltemes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heltemes 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Heltemes. 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 110 military records available for the last name Heltemes. For the veterans among your Heltemes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heltemes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heltemes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heltemes in 1962 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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