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Helmo Family History

Helmo 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: Helm, Elmo, Helme, Helms, Holm, Holme, Hell, Helle, Helmer, Bello

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Where is the Helmo family from?

You can see how Helmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Helmo families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Helmo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmo. 38% of Helmo men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Helmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmo 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Helmo. 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 47 military records available for the last name Helmo. For the veterans among your Helmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Helmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Helmo in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2002.

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