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Helmley Family History

Helmley 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: Helmle, Helsley, Helmly, Halley, Heller, Henley, Helle, Helmer

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Where is the Helmley family from?

You can see how Helmley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Helmley families living in Georgia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Helmley's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Helmley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmley. 100% of Helmley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Helmley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Helmley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Helmley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Helmley. For the veterans among your Helmley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Helmley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Helmley in 1961 was 58, and 87 in 1999.

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