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Helmbrecht Name Meaning

German (mainly Franconia and Bavaria): from a personal name composed of the elements helm ‘helmet protection’ + brecht ‘bright illustrious’.

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


Similar surnames: Elbrecht, Helbert, Vollbrecht, Heidebrecht, Helmreich, Hambrecht

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Where is the Helmbrecht family from?

You can see how Helmbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helmbrecht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Helmbrecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Helmbrecht families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Helmbrecht's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Helmbrecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmbrecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helmbrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helmbrecht. 43% of Helmbrecht men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Helmbrecht women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helmbrecht were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helmbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmbrecht 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Helmbrecht. 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 855 military records available for the last name Helmbrecht. For the veterans among your Helmbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmbrecht lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Helmbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Helmbrecht in 1962 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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