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Helmbe Family History

Helmbe 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: Helme, Helmke, Helmle, Helm, Holme, Helle, Helmer, Elbe, Helber

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Where is the Helmbe family from?

You can see how Helmbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmbe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Helmbe families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmbe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helmbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmbe 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 Helmbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmbe. 100% of Helmbe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Helmbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmbe 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Helmbe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Helmbe. For the veterans among your Helmbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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