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Helfat Family History

Helfat 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: Helman, Helget, Helfer, Helf, Heft, Helfand, Helt, Helfman, Heldt

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Where is the Helfat family from?

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

What did your Helfat ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Helfat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfat 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Helfat. 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 18 military records available for the last name Helfat. For the veterans among your Helfat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Helfat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Helfat in 1966 was 71, and 88 in 1994.

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