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Helfenbaum Family History

Helfenbaum 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: Fellenbaum, Kestenbaum, Holderbaum, Feigenbaum, Tennenbaum, Tenenbaum

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Where is the Helfenbaum family from?

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

There are 129 census records available for the last name Helfenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfenbaum 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Helfenbaum. 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 8 military records available for the last name Helfenbaum. For the veterans among your Helfenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfenbaum lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Helfenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Helfenbaum in 1971 was 71, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helfenbaum 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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