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Helfand Family History

Helfand Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name or nickname from Yiddish helfand ‘elephant’.

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


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Where is the Helfand family from?

You can see how Helfand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Helfand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Helfand family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helfand's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Helfand families in 1891.
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What did your Helfand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helfand. 33% of Helfand men worked as a Salesman and 26% of Helfand women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helfand were Painter and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    33%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    26%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Helfand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfand 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Helfand. 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 390 military records available for the last name Helfand. For the veterans among your Helfand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfand lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Helfand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Helfand in 1955 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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