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Helicher Family History

Helicher 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: Belcher, Keicher, Eicher, Reicher, Hoelscher, Herscher, Hulcher

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Where is the Helicher family from?

You can see how Helicher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helicher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Helicher families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Helicher family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helicher's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Helicher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helicher 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 56 census records available for the last name Helicher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helicher 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Helicher. 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 12 military records available for the last name Helicher. For the veterans among your Helicher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helicher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Helicher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Helicher in 1966 was 57, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helicher 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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