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Helfenbin Family History

Helfenbin Name 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: Elfenbein, Helfenstein, Helin, Wolfenden, Hellen, Valentin, Henkin

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Where is the Helfenbin family from?

You can see how Helfenbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfenbin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Helfenbin families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Helfenbin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Helfenbin families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Helfenbin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Helfenbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfenbin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Helfenbin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Helfenbin. For the veterans among your Helfenbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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