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Helrich Family History

Helrich 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: Helfrich, Hedrich, Helmich, Oelrich, Henrich, Helmrich, Hemrich

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Where is the Helrich family from?

You can see how Helrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Helrich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Helrich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Helrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helrich 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 410 census records available for the last name Helrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helrich 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Helrich. 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 63 military records available for the last name Helrich. For the veterans among your Helrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helrich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Helrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Helrich in 1964 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helrich 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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