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Helfinstein Family History

Helfinstein 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: Helfenstein, Einstein, Weinstein, Hertenstein, Feinstein, Reinstein

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Where is the Helfinstein family from?

You can see how Helfinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfinstein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Helfinstein families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Helfinstein's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Helfinstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfinstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Helfinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfinstein 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Helfinstein. 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 16 military records available for the last name Helfinstein. For the veterans among your Helfinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfinstein lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Helfinstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Helfinstein in 1975 was 85, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helfinstein 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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