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Helfrick Family History

Helfrick Surname Meaning

Altered form of Helfrich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Helfrick family from?

You can see how Helfrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfrick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helfrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Helfrick families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Helfrick's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Helfrick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfrick 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 Helfrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helfrick. 19% of Helfrick men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Helfrick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helfrick were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Assembler
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Helfrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfrick 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Helfrick. 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 486 military records available for the last name Helfrick. For the veterans among your Helfrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfrick lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Helfrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Helfrick in 1949 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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