| ![Show Contents]() Helmich History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The name Helmich is Anglo-Saxon in origin. It was a name given to a herdsman. The surname Helmich is derived from the Old English word helm, which means a covering. In some later dialects, this word took on the which means of a roofed shelter for cattle. Occupational names such as Helmich frequently were derived from the principal object associated with the activity of the original bearer, such as tools or products. These types of occupational surnames are called metonymic surnames. Early Origins of the Helmich familyThe surname Helmich was first found in Surrey where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Helmich familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Helmich research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1180 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Helmich History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Helmich Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Helmich include Helme, Helm, Helms and others. Early Notables of the Helmich familyMore information is included under the topic Early Helmich Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Helmich migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Helmich were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:
Helmich Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Annie Helmich, aged 49, arrived in New York in 1895 aboard the ship "Havel" from Bremen, Germany 1
- Louise Helmich, arrived in New York in 1896 aboard the ship "Aller" from Bremen, Germany 1
Helmich Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Elisabeth Helmich, aged 19, originally from Greven, arrived in New York in 1905 aboard the ship "Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" from Bremen, Germany 1
- Miloslava Helmich, aged 36, originally from Filson, Czechoslovakia, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Aquitania" from Southampton, England 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Helmich (post 1700) | + |
- Portland Helmich, American producer and actress, known for The Purge: Election Year (2016), Bleed for This (2016) and America's Cutest (2009)
- Kaite Helmich, American an actor, known for Are You Prepared? (2009)
- Marieke A. Helmich, Norwegian psychologist at the University of Oslo, Department of Psychology
- Rick Helmich, Dutch neurologist and principle investigator at Donders Institute, Radboud University
- Frank Helmich, Dutch astrophysicist
- Bernhard Helmich (b. 1962), German theatre manager, born in Idar-Oberstein
- Johan Helmich Roman (1694-1758), Swedish composer
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Helmich migration to the United States 
