Hellem History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Hellem

The Anglo-Saxons of Britain first developed the name Hellem. It was a name given to someone who was a herdsman. The surname Hellem 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 Hellem 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 Hellem family

Early History of the Hellem family

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Hellem Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Hellem have been found, including Helme, Helm, Helms and others.

Early Notables of the Hellem family

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Migration of the Hellem family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Hellem, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: Peter Helm, his wife, and six sons and one daughter who arrived in 1709 in New England; Daniel Helm arrived in New England in 1768.