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Helmin Family History

Helmin 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: Helin, Helman, Helming, Helmig, Helm, Melin, Helmer, Selman, Helling

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Where is the Helmin family from?

You can see how Helmin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Helmin families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Helmin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Helmin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmin. 41% of Helmin men worked as a Farm Labor. .

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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

  • Farm Labor
    41%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
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What Helmin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Helmin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmin 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Helmin. 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 114 military records available for the last name Helmin. For the veterans among your Helmin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Helmin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Helmin in 1955 was 41, and 82 in 2003.

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