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Helminger Family History

Helminger 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: Helmlinger, Hemminger, Hellinger, Heminger, Hollinger, Heringer

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Where is the Helminger family from?

You can see how Helminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helminger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helminger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Helminger family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Helminger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Helminger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helminger 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 Helminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helminger. 43% of Helminger men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Helminger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helminger were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Helminger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Helminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helminger 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Helminger. 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 526 military records available for the last name Helminger. For the veterans among your Helminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helminger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Helminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Helminger in 1960 was 50, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helminger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helminger 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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