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Helfman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Helfmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: variant of Helfer formed with Middle High German Yiddish man German Mann ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Hellman, Elfman, Helman, Gelfman, Heldman, Hofman, Kelman, Elman

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Where is the Helfman family from?

You can see how Helfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helfman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Helfman families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Helfman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helfman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helfman. 17% of Helfman men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Helfman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helfman were Cutter and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Furrier
    7%
  • Baker
    7%
  • Cutter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfman 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Helfman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 261 military records available for the last name Helfman. For the veterans among your Helfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Helfman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Helfman in 1959 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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