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Helmetz Family History

Helmetz 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: Helseth, Helmer, Helget, Nemetz, Helmuth, Heifetz, Helme, Helmers

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Where is the Helmetz family from?

You can see how Helmetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Helmetz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmetz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Helmetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Helmetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmetz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Helmetz. 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 31 military records available for the last name Helmetz. For the veterans among your Helmetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmetz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Helmetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Helmetz in 1974 was 79, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helmetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmetz 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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