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Helfanbein Family History

Helfanbein 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: Elfenbein, Helfenstein, Helander, Langbein, Helfand, Holbein

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Where is the Helfanbein family from?

You can see how Helfanbein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfanbein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helfanbein family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfanbein's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Helfanbein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Helfanbein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfanbein 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Helfanbein. 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 9 military records available for the last name Helfanbein. For the veterans among your Helfanbein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfanbein lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Helfanbein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Helfanbein in 1980 was 89, and 88 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helfanbein 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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