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Helmbach Family History

Helmbach 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: Heimbach, Halbach, Kalmbach, Leimbach, Helmich, Holbach, Heinbach

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Where is the Helmbach family from?

You can see how Helmbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmbach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Helmbach families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Helmbach's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Helmbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmbach ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Helmbach ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Helmbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmbach 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Helmbach. 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 18 military records available for the last name Helmbach. For the veterans among your Helmbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmbach lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Helmbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Helmbach in 1983 was 68, and 76 in 1996.

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