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Helmrath Family History

Helmrath 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: Helmuth, Hemsath, Helmrich, Heldreth, Kamrath, Helseth, Heath

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Where is the Helmrath family from?

You can see how Helmrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmrath family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Helmrath families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Helmrath's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Helmrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmrath ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Helmrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmrath 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Helmrath. 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 63 military records available for the last name Helmrath. For the veterans among your Helmrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmrath lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Helmrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Helmrath in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 1998.

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