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Helmcke Family History

Helmcke 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: Helmke, Hecke, Helme, Helmick, Helke, Lemcke, Helmle, Helm, Heck

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Where is the Helmcke family from?

You can see how Helmcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmcke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmcke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Helmcke families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Helmcke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helmcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmcke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmcke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmcke. 43% of Helmcke men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Accountant
    29%
  • Attendant
    29%
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What Helmcke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Helmcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmcke 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Helmcke. 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 86 military records available for the last name Helmcke. For the veterans among your Helmcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmcke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Helmcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Helmcke in 1966 was 32, and 89 in 2004.

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