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Helenthal Family History

Helenthal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leventhal, Felsenthal, Delventhal, Lowenthal, Lilienthal, Rosenthal

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Where is the Helenthal family from?

You can see how Helenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helenthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helenthal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Helenthal families living in Ohio. This was about 69% of all the recorded Helenthal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Helenthal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helenthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helenthal. 100% of Helenthal women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Helenthal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Helenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helenthal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Helenthal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Helenthal. For the veterans among your Helenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helenthal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Helenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Helenthal in 1963 was 75, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helenthal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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