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Helsch Family History

Helsch 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: Welsch, Heesch, Hersch, Hensch, Hesch, Kelsch, Hirsch, Helseth

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Where is the Helsch family from?

You can see how Helsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Helsch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Helsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helsch 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 147 census records available for the last name Helsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helsch 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Helsch. 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 14 military records available for the last name Helsch. For the veterans among your Helsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helsch lifespan?

Average Helsch life expectancy in 1989 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helsch 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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