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Helmit Family History

Helmit 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: Helmig, Helm, Helmer, Helin, Heit, Helman, Helget, Helie, Helwig

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Where is the Helmit family from?

You can see how Helmit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Helmit families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmit's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Helmit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmit ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Helmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmit 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Helmit. 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 Helmit. For the veterans among your Helmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmit lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Helmit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Helmit in 1972 was 72, and 68 in 1995.

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