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Helmers Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Helmer 2.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hellmers, Helmer, Elbers, Hilgers, Helms, Remmers, Hermes, Helmes

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Helmers Family Origin

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Helmers Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    35%

  • Keeping House

    12%

  • Laborer

    8%

  • Cigar Maker

    4%

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Helmers family was Cigar Maker. Farmer, Keeping House and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Helmers. The most common Helmers occupation in the USA was Farmer. 35% of Helmers's were Farmers.

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Helmers Life Expectancy

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