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Helmbacher Family History

Helmbacher 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: Hamacher, Weilbacher, Hornbacher, Wombacher, Erbacher, Hutmacher

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Where is the Helmbacher family from?

You can see how Helmbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Helmbacher families living in Missouri. This was about 95% of all the recorded Helmbacher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Helmbacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmbacher ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Helmbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmbacher 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Helmbacher. 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 55 military records available for the last name Helmbacher. For the veterans among your Helmbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmbacher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Helmbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Helmbacher in 1966 was 70, and 94 in 2000.

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