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Hellmich Name Meaning

North German: variant of Helmich .

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


Similar surnames: Hellmuth, Helmick, Helmich, Hellmer, Elich, Helmig, Helmrich, Ullrich

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Where is the Hellmich family from?

You can see how Hellmich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellmich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellmich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hellmich family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hellmich's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hellmich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellmich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hellmich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellmich. 50% of Hellmich men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hellmich women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellmich were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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What Hellmich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Hellmich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellmich 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Hellmich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hellmich. For the veterans among your Hellmich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellmich lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hellmich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hellmich in 1955 was 60, and 59 in 2004.

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