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Helfant Family History

Helfant 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: Helfand, Helland, Helman, Chalfant, Gelfand, Helfman, Helfert

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Where is the Helfant family from?

You can see how Helfant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Helfant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Helfant families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Helfant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helfant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helfant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helfant. 62% of Helfant men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Helfant women worked as a Milliner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helfant were Contractor and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    62%
  • Painter
    24%
  • Contractor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milliner
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Helfant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfant 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Helfant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 158 military records available for the last name Helfant. For the veterans among your Helfant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfant lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Helfant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Helfant in 1954 was 51, and 80 in 2003.

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