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Helmholtz Family History

Helmholtz Surname 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: Keilholtz, Umholtz, Seasholtz, Reinholtz, Eicholtz, Rebholz, Bergholz

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Where is the Helmholtz family from?

You can see how Helmholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmholtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Helmholtz families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Helmholtz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helmholtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmholtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helmholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmholtz. 100% of Helmholtz men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Helmholtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Helmholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmholtz 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Helmholtz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Helmholtz. For the veterans among your Helmholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmholtz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Helmholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helmholtz in 1970 was 58, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helmholtz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmholtz 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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