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Helmle Name Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Helm

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Helmke, Felmlee, Helme, Nelle, Heinle, Henle, Helm, Henkle, Helmer

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Where is the Helmle family from?

You can see how Helmle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Helmle families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Helmle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Helmle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmle. 73% of Helmle men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    73%
  • Farmer
    28%
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What Helmle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Helmle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmle 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Helmle. 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 257 military records available for the last name Helmle. For the veterans among your Helmle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Helmle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helmle in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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