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Hlmes Family History

Hlmes 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: Holmes, Hilmes, Hames, Humes, Hymes, Himes, Helmes, Homes, Elmes

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Where is the Hlmes family from?

You can see how Hlmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hlmes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hlmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hlmes families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hlmes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hlmes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Hlmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlmes 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hlmes. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hlmes. For the veterans among your Hlmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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