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Helmus Name Meaning

Dutch and German: from an aphetic form of the personal name Wilhelmus (see William).

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


Similar surnames: Helm, Heims, Hermes, Helms, Demus, Feltus, Herms, Helman, Helmer

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Helmus Family Origin

Where is the Helmus family from?

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

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    Helmus Family Occupations

    What did your Helmus ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Helmus occupation in the USA was Farmer. 27% of Helmus's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Helmus. A less common occupation for the Helmus family was Carpenter.

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    • Farmer

      27%

    • Laborer

      18%

    • Bookkeeper

      9%

    • Carpenter

      9%

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

    Helmus Historical Records

    What Helmus family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 263 immigration records available for the last name Helmus. 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 Card

    There are 326 military records available for the last name Helmus. For the veterans among your Helmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Helmus Life Expectancy

    What is the average Helmus lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Helmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Helmus in 1957 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helmus

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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