Helmes Family History

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Helmes Name Meaning

German: patronymic from Helm 3.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Helms, Hermes, Helmer, Helmers, Helme, Helmus, Hilmes, Wilmes

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Helmes Family Origin

Where is the Helmes family from?

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You can see how Helmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmes families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Helmes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Helmes's in the UK. Yorkshire had the highest population of Helmes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Helmes Family Occupations

What did your Helmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Helmes. 4% of Helmes men worked as a Gardener and 59% of Helmes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helmes were Bakers Labourer and Actress (travelling)

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Gardener
    4%
  • Abrasons Wheeler Turner Heavy Worker
    2%
  • Agricultor Labourer
    2%
  • Bakers Labourer
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • None
    3%
  • Actress (travelling)
    2%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Helmes Historical Records

What Helmes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Helmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Helmes. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Helmes. For the veterans among your Helmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Helmes Life Expectancy

What is the average Helmes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Helmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Helmes in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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