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Helfeker Family History

Helfeker 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: Hilfiker, Helfer, Heller, Helder, Helmer, Helander, Helber, Heidecker

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Where is the Helfeker family from?

You can see how Helfeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfeker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helfeker family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfeker's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Helfeker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfeker 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 24 census records available for the last name Helfeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfeker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Helfeker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Helfeker. For the veterans among your Helfeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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