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Helfers Family History

Helfers 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: Helfer, Elfers, Helmers, Helfert, Heller, Helder, Helmer, Helberg

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Where is the Helfers family from?

You can see how Helfers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Helfers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Helfers families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Helfers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Helfers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfers 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 Helfers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helfers. 34% of Helfers men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Helfers women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helfers were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Metal Spinner
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Helfers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfers 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Helfers. 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 276 military records available for the last name Helfers. For the veterans among your Helfers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Helfers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Helfers in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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