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Heldoerfer Family History

Heldoerfer 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: Alderfer, Helder, Heidecker, Doerfler, Heuberger, Handwerker, Helfer

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Where is the Heldoerfer family from?

You can see how Heldoerfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heldoerfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heldoerfer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Heldoerfer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heldoerfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heldoerfer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Heldoerfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldoerfer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heldoerfer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heldoerfer. For the veterans among your Heldoerfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heldoerfer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Heldoerfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heldoerfer in 1963 was 68, and 89 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heldoerfer 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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