Helmes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Helmes family

The surname Helmes was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Helmes family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Helmes research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1753 and 1863 are included under the topic Early Helmes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Helmes Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Helm, Helm, Helmm, van den Helm and others.

Early Notables of the Helmes family

More information is included under the topic Early Helmes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Helmes migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Helmes Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Jan Helmes, who landed in New York, NY in 1642 1
Thomas Helmes, who landed in Maryland in 1668 1

Helmes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johann Helmes, who arrived in Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Element" 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)