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Helmhout Family History

Helmhout 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: Helfgott, Belmont, Helmuth, Delmont, Helmus, Teachout, Helm, Herriott

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Where is the Helmhout family from?

You can see how Helmhout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmhout family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmhout families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Helmhout family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmhout's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Helmhout families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmhout surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Helmhout family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Helmhout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmhout 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Helmhout. 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 10 military records available for the last name Helmhout. For the veterans among your Helmhout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmhout lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Helmhout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helmhout in 1967 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmhout 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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