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Helmar Family History

Helmar Name 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: Helmer, Delmar, Helman, Helm, Heller, Helder, Elmer, Holmer, Selman

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Where is the Helmar family from?

You can see how Helmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Helmar families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Helmar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helmar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmar 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 Helmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmar. 42% of Helmar men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Helmar women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helmar were Superintendent and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Superintendent
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmar 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Helmar. 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 293 military records available for the last name Helmar. For the veterans among your Helmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Helmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Helmar in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2002.

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