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Helmbeck Family History

Helmbeck 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: Holmbeck, Lembeck, Herbeck, Holbeck, Helmick, Hermreck, Dembeck

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmbeck 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 Helmbeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Helmbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmbeck 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 Helmbeck. 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 19 military records available for the last name Helmbeck. For the veterans among your Helmbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmbeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Helmbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Helmbeck in 1964 was 58, and 91 in 2000.

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