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Helminski Family History

Helminski Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Helmin + the Polish surname suffix -ski.

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


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Where is the Helminski family from?

You can see how Helminski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helminski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Helminski families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Helminski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helminski families in 1920.
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What did your Helminski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewers were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helminski. 37% of Helminski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Helminski women worked as a Sewers. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helminski were Machine Operator and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewers
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Helminski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Helminski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helminski 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Helminski. 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 232 military records available for the last name Helminski. For the veterans among your Helminski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helminski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Helminski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Helminski in 1961 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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