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Helffer Family History

Helffer 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: Helfer, Heller, Helder, Helmer, Huffer, Helber, Hefter, Telfer

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Where is the Helffer family from?

You can see how Helffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helffer family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Helffer families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Helffer's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Helffer families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Helffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helffer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Helffer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Helffer. For the veterans among your Helffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helffer 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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