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Helfter Family History

Helfter 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: Hefter, Helfer, Heller, Helder, Halter, Helmer, Holter, Felter

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Where is the Helfter family from?

You can see how Helfter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helfter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Helfter families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helfter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helfter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helfter. 100% of Helfter men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Helfter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfter 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Helfter. 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 39 military records available for the last name Helfter. For the veterans among your Helfter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Helfter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Helfter in 1968 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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