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Helmerson Family History

Helmerson 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: Helgerson, Holgerson, Henderson, Holverson, Elberson, Halverson

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Where is the Helmerson family from?

You can see how Helmerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Helmerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Helmerson families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Helmerson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Helmerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmerson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Freight Jacker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Helmerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmerson 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Helmerson. 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 64 military records available for the last name Helmerson. For the veterans among your Helmerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmerson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Helmerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Helmerson in 1966 was 69, and 81 in 2001.

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