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Helfert Family History

Helfert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Helfer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Helfert family from?

You can see how Helfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Helfert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Helfert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Helfert families in 1891.
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What did your Helfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helfert. 40% of Helfert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Helfert women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helfert were Farming and Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Domestic
    50%

What Helfert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Helfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfert 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Helfert. 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 418 military records available for the last name Helfert. For the veterans among your Helfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Helfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Helfert in 1960 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helfert 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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