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Helfogt Family History

Helfogt 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: Helfgott, Helfert, Herzog, Hergott, Telford, Helbert, Kellogg

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfogt 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 10 census records available for the last name Helfogt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfogt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Helfogt. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Helfogt. For the veterans among your Helfogt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfogt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Helfogt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Helfogt in 1967 was 50, and 78 in 2000.

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