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Helmlinger Family History

Helmlinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Helmlingen for example on the Rhine opposite Strassburg.

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


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Where is the Helmlinger family from?

You can see how Helmlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmlinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Helmlinger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmlinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Helmlinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmlinger 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 Helmlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmlinger. 20% of Helmlinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Helmlinger women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Helmlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helmlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmlinger 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Helmlinger. 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 293 military records available for the last name Helmlinger. For the veterans among your Helmlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmlinger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Helmlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Helmlinger in 1950 was 45, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmlinger 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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