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Helfstein Family History

Helfstein 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: Holstein, Hulstein, Hellstern, Hollstein, Feldstein, Herstein

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Where is the Helfstein family from?

You can see how Helfstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Helfstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helfstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helfstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Helfstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfstein 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Helfstein. 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 Helfstein. For the veterans among your Helfstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Helfstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Helfstein in 1969 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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