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Helph Family History

Helph 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: Delph, Relph, Selph, Helm, Hell, Helle, Heath, Delp, Helin, Felch

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Where is the Helph family from?

You can see how Helph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helph family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helph family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helph's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Helph families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Home Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helph. 100% of Helph women worked as a Home Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Work
    100%

What Helph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Helph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helph 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Helph. 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 4 military records available for the last name Helph. For the veterans among your Helph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helph lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Helph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Helph in 1975 was 86, and 88 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helph

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helph 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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