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Helfgott Family History

Helfgott Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a shortened form of helfe mir Gott ‘God help me’ a nickname for someone who habitually used the expression.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hergott, Ehrgott, Elgart, Helf, Flott, Pelotte, Belotti, Helbert

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Where is the Helfgott family from?

You can see how Helfgott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfgott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helfgott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Helfgott family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfgott's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helfgott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfgott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helfgott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helfgott. 29% of Helfgott men worked as a Clerk and 28% of Helfgott women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helfgott were Operator and Housewife. .

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helfgott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfgott 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Helfgott. 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 172 military records available for the last name Helfgott. For the veterans among your Helfgott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfgott lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Helfgott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Helfgott in 1954 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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