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Helferstine Family History

Helferstine 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: Celestine, Helfenstein, Silverstone, Celestino, Derstine, Celestin

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Where is the Helferstine family from?

You can see how Helferstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helferstine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helferstine families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Helferstine families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Helferstine's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Helferstine families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Helferstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helferstine 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 Helferstine. 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 Helferstine. For the veterans among your Helferstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helferstine lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Helferstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Helferstine in 1981 was 67, and 54 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helferstine 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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