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Helfont Family History

Helfont 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: Helton, Helfgott, Belmont, Delmont, Helfand, Halfon, Gelfond, Helfert

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Where is the Helfont family from?

You can see how Helfont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfont family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helfont family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helfont's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Helfont families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfont surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helfont ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Helfont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfont 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Helfont. 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 39 military records available for the last name Helfont. For the veterans among your Helfont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfont lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Helfont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Helfont in 1977 was 71, and 81 in 2000.

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