Origins of the Helmes surname

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    In 1921, most Helmeses lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Helmeses

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    Commmon female occupations for Helmeses in 1921

    Domestic Servant

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    [pinmaker]

    5

    House Servant

    4

    Servant

    4

    General Servant Domestic

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Helmeses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    10

    Grocer

    6

    Gent

    5

    Carter

    4

    Coachmaker

    4

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