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Helfeld Family History

Helfeld 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: Belfield, Hosfeld, Rehfeld, Herzfeld, Neufeld, Helfer, Herfel

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Where is the Helfeld family from?

You can see how Helfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Helfeld families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Helfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfeld 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 81 census records available for the last name Helfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfeld 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Helfeld. 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 10 military records available for the last name Helfeld. For the veterans among your Helfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Helfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Helfeld in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helfeld 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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