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Helfinstine Family History

Helfinstine 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: Helfenstein, Heffington, Helinski, Helminski, Celestine, Hartenstine

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Where is the Helfinstine family from?

You can see how Helfinstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfinstine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Helfinstine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Helfinstine family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfinstine's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Helfinstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfinstine 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 Helfinstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helfinstine. 34% of Helfinstine men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Helfinstine women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Repairman
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Helfinstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Helfinstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfinstine 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Helfinstine. 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 133 military records available for the last name Helfinstine. For the veterans among your Helfinstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfinstine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Helfinstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Helfinstine in 1963 was 95, and 68 in 2004.

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