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Early Origins of the Helmore family

The surname Helmore 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 Helmore family

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Helmore Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Helmore family

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Australia Helmore migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Helmore Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. James Helmore, English convict who was convicted in Devon, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Barossa" on 9th May 1844, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 1
  • Mrs. Mary Helmore, aged 50, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Nimroud"
  • Charles Helmore (aged 20), a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Hooghly" 2
  • William Helmore, aged 35, a mason, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Lord Hungerford"
  • John Helmore, aged 24, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1859 aboard the ship "Clara"

HMS Royal Oak
  • William Leonard Helmore (1900-1939), British Petty Officer with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 3


  1. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 24th September 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/barossa
  2. South Australian Register. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Rodney 1856. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/rodney1856.shtml
  3. Ships hit by U-boats crew list HMS Royal Oak (08) - (Retrieved 2018 February, 9th) - retrieved from https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/crews/ship68.html


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