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Helfner Family History

Helfner 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: Helfer, Heffner, Heifner, Hefner, Heafner, Heefner, Hellner, Heller

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Where is the Helfner family from?

You can see how Helfner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helfner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Helfner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Helfner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfner 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 145 census records available for the last name Helfner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Helfner. 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 18 military records available for the last name Helfner. For the veterans among your Helfner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Helfner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Helfner in 1969 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helfner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helfner 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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