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Helferd Family History

Helferd 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: Helfer, Helfert, Heller, Helder, Helmer, Helberg, Telford, Helbert

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Where is the Helferd family from?

You can see how Helferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helferd family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helferd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Helferd families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Helferd's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helferd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helferd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Helferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helferd 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Helferd. 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 8 military records available for the last name Helferd. For the veterans among your Helferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helferd lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Helferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Helferd in 1976 was 90, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helferd 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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