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Helmsdorff Family History

Helmsdorff 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: Reisdorf, Hemsworth, Emshoff, Deardorff, Holdorf, Zielsdorf

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Where is the Helmsdorff family from?

You can see how Helmsdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmsdorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmsdorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Helmsdorff families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Helmsdorff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Helmsdorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmsdorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmsdorff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Helmsdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmsdorff 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Helmsdorff. 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 13 military records available for the last name Helmsdorff. For the veterans among your Helmsdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmsdorff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Helmsdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Helmsdorff in 1976 was 86, and 51 in 2001.

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