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Helfgot Family History

Helfgot 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: Helfgott, Helget, Helfert, Hergott, Helbert, Hengst, Helton, Helfer

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Where is the Helfgot family from?

You can see how Helfgot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfgot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Helfgot families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfgot's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Helfgot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfgot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helfgot ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Helfgot ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Helfgot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfgot 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Helfgot. 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 12 military records available for the last name Helfgot. For the veterans among your Helfgot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfgot lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Helfgot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Helfgot in 1970 was 50, and 86 in 1999.

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