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Helmsen Family History

Helmsen 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: Hermsen, Helmer, Elsen, Hellen, Helman, Helgesen, Hessen, Helgren

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Where is the Helmsen family from?

You can see how Helmsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Helmsen families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Helmsen's in USA. California had the highest population of Helmsen families in 1880.
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What did your Helmsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Helmsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmsen 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Helmsen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Helmsen. For the veterans among your Helmsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmsen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Helmsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Helmsen in 1969 was 71, and 77 in 1980.

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