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Helfenstein Family History

Helfenstein Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a castle in Württemberg called Helfenstein or a hill in Hesse of that name.

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


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Where is the Helfenstein family from?

You can see how Helfenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfenstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helfenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Helfenstein families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfenstein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Helfenstein families in 1911.
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What did your Helfenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helfenstein. 67% of Helfenstein men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Helfenstein women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helfenstein were Laborer and New Worker.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Helfenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helfenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfenstein 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Helfenstein. 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 469 military records available for the last name Helfenstein. For the veterans among your Helfenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Helfenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Helfenstein in 1963 was 77, and 63 in 2004.

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