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Helmenstein Family History

Helmenstein 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, Hertenstein, Falkenstein, Levenstein, Gallenstein

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helmenstein 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 Helmenstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Helmenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmenstein 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Helmenstein. 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 14 military records available for the last name Helmenstein. For the veterans among your Helmenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmenstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Helmenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Helmenstein in 1964 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

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