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Helmila Family History

Helmila 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: Hermida, Helmich, Helming, Helmick, Helmle, Helmig, Helmly, Helm

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Where is the Helmila family from?

You can see how Helmila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helmila family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmila's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Helmila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmila ancestors do for a living?

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

What Helmila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Helmila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmila 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Helmila. 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 3 military records available for the last name Helmila. For the veterans among your Helmila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmila lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Helmila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helmila in 1966 was 68, and 31 in 2003.

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