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Helmowski Family History

Helmowski 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: Pelowski, Helminski, Pellowski, Falkowski, Petrowski, Lepkowski

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Where is the Helmowski family from?

You can see how Helmowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmowski families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Helmowski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Helmowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmowski. 50% of Helmowski 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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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What Helmowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Helmowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmowski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Helmowski. 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 7 military records available for the last name Helmowski. For the veterans among your Helmowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Helmowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Helmowski in 1964 was 62, and 75 in 2001.

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