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Helfard Family History

Helfard 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: Hellard, Helfand, Telford, Welford, Helland, Elford, Halford, Holford

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Where is the Helfard family from?

You can see how Helfard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Helfard families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helfard families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Helfard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Helfard. 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 military records available for the last name Helfard. For the veterans among your Helfard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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