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Helms Family History

Helms Name Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): variant of Helm from the plural or in some cases a post-medieval variant with excrescent -s. North German and Dutch: patronymic from Helm 3-

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


Similar surnames: Helm, Helme, Herms, Heims, Helmes, Delfs, Heins, Huls, Helmus, Elms

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Where is the Helms family from?

You can see how Helms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Helms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Helms families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Helms's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Helms families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helms surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helms ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Dressmaking were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Helms. 100% of Helms men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Helms women worked as a Dressmaking. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaking
    100%
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Census Records

There are 90,000 census records available for the last name Helms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helms 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Helms. 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 27,000 military records available for the last name Helms. For the veterans among your Helms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helms lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Helms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Helms in 1941 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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