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Early Origins of the Helmus family

The surname Helmus 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 Helmus family

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Helmus Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Helmus family

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Migration of the Helmus family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Adam Helm, who was naturalized in Pennsylvania in 1762; Adam Helm, who emigrated from Hessia to Baltimore with his wife and five children in 1830; Carl Gottl Helm, who arrived in New York from Bremen in 1854.


Contemporary Notables of the name Helmus (post 1700) +

  • Albert Helmus, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State House of Representatives from Allegan County, 1952


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