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Helferich Family History

Helferich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Helfrich.

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


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Where is the Helferich family from?

You can see how Helferich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helferich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Helferich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Helferich family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Helferich's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Helferich families in 1871.
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What did your Helferich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helferich. 56% of Helferich men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Helferich women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helferich were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Helferich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helferich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helferich 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Helferich. 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 750 military records available for the last name Helferich. For the veterans among your Helferich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helferich lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Helferich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Helferich in 1948 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helferich 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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