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Hellmann Name Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German helle ‘precipitous terrain steep slope’ + -mann ‘man’. German: nickname for a hellraiser from helle ‘hell’.

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


Similar surnames: Heilmann, Hillmann, Sellman, Hollmann, Wellmann, Heumann, Heldman

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Where is the Hellmann family from?

You can see how Hellmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hellmann families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Hellmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hellmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hellmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Film Producer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hellmann. 100% of Hellmann men worked as a Film Producer and 100% of Hellmann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Film Producer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hellmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellmann 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hellmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Hellmann. For the veterans among your Hellmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellmann lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hellmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hellmann in 1941 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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