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Helfrecht Family History

Helfrecht 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: Helfrich, Helmbrecht, Elbrecht, Albrecht, Stellrecht, Hambrecht

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Where is the Helfrecht family from?

You can see how Helfrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helfrecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helfrecht families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Helfrecht families living in New Jersey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Helfrecht's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Helfrecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helfrecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helfrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helfrecht. 25% of Helfrecht men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Lumber Loader
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

What Helfrecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Helfrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helfrecht 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Helfrecht. 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 67 military records available for the last name Helfrecht. For the veterans among your Helfrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helfrecht lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Helfrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Helfrecht in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helfrecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helfrecht 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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