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Helmly Family History

Helmly Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Helmle. This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Helmly family from?

You can see how Helmly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Helmly families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helmly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmly 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 Helmly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helmly. 39% of Helmly men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Soldier
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Helmly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Helmly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmly 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Helmly. 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 314 military records available for the last name Helmly. For the veterans among your Helmly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Helmly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Helmly in 1964 was 83, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmly 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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