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Helmerich Family History

Helmerich 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: Hemmerich, Helmrich, Helferich, Helfrich, Emmerich, Helmich

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Where is the Helmerich family from?

You can see how Helmerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmerich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmerich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Helmerich families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Helmerich's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Helmerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmerich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmerich. 78% of Helmerich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Helmerich women 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
    78%
  • Fireman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Helmerich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Helmerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmerich 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Helmerich. 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 444 military records available for the last name Helmerich. For the veterans among your Helmerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmerich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Helmerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Helmerich in 1964 was 70, and 72 in 2003.

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