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Helschein Family History

Helschein 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: Henschen, Holstein, Schein, Hoeschen, Hulstein, Hoelscher, Eschen

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Where is the Helschein family from?

You can see how Helschein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helschein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helschein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Helschein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helschein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helschein 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 13 census records available for the last name Helschein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helschein 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Helschein. 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 4 military records available for the last name Helschein. For the veterans among your Helschein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helschein lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Helschein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Helschein in 1984 was 80, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helschein 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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