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Hellmer Family History

Hellmer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hillmer respectively of Helmer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hellmer family from?

You can see how Hellmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hellmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Hellmer families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hellmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hellmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellmer 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 Hellmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellmer. 26% of Hellmer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hellmer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellmer were Foreman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Hellmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hellmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellmer 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Hellmer. 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 995 military records available for the last name Hellmer. For the veterans among your Hellmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellmer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Hellmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hellmer in 1954 was 27, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hellmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellmer 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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