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Helbers Family History

Helbers Surname 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: Helberg, Helbert, Helber, Elbers, Helmers, Herbers, Heller, Felber

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Where is the Helbers family from?

You can see how Helbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helbers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helbers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Helbers families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helbers's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Helbers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helbers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Helbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helbers 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Helbers. 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 6 military records available for the last name Helbers. For the veterans among your Helbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helbers lifespan?

Average Helbers life expectancy in 1992 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helbers ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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