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Helmolt Family History

Helmolt 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: Belmont, Delmont, Helmle, Helmly, Helm, Hell, Helle, Helmer, Holt

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Where is the Helmolt family from?

You can see how Helmolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmolt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Helmolt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helmolt family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helmolt's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Helmolt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Helmolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmolt 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Helmolt. 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 142 military records available for the last name Helmolt. For the veterans among your Helmolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmolt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1973, in the United States, Helmolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Helmolt in 1966 was 85, and 84 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmolt 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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