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Helmink Name Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from a farm so named (see Helming ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Helming, Helmick, Helling, Helin, Helsing, Hemming, Helman, Helmich

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Where is the Helmink family from?

You can see how Helmink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmink family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Helmink family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmink's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Helmink families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmink. 40% of Helmink 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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Mail Carrier
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Helmink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmink 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Helmink. 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 54 military records available for the last name Helmink. For the veterans among your Helmink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmink lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Helmink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Helmink in 1966 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

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