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Helmus Family History

Helmus Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: from a shortened form of the personal name Wilhelmus (see William).

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


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Where is the Helmus family from?

You can see how Helmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helmus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Helmus families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Helmus's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Helmus families in 1911.
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What did your Helmus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmus. 28% of Helmus men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Helmus women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Superintendent
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Helmus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmus 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Helmus. 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 326 military records available for the last name Helmus. For the veterans among your Helmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Helmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Helmus in 1957 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helmus 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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