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Helffenstein Family History

Helffenstein 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, Lowenstein

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Where is the Helffenstein family from?

You can see how Helffenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helffenstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Helffenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Helffenstein families living in New Jersey. This was about 79% of all the recorded Helffenstein's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Helffenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helffenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helffenstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Helffenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helffenstein 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Helffenstein. 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 46 military records available for the last name Helffenstein. For the veterans among your Helffenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helffenstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Helffenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Helffenstein in 1962 was 54, and 87 in 2001.

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