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Helmrich Family History

Helmrich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Helmreich.

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


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Where is the Helmrich family from?

You can see how Helmrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Helmrich families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Helmrich's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Helmrich families in 1891.
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What did your Helmrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmrich. 27% of Helmrich men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Helmrich women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helmrich were Barber and Saleslady.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Helmrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmrich 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Helmrich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Helmrich. For the veterans among your Helmrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmrich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Helmrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Helmrich in 1963 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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