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Helstorf Family History

Helstorf 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: Holtorf, Hector, Nestor, Elston, Holston, Gelston, Reisdorf, Helton

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Where is the Helstorf family from?

You can see how Helstorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helstorf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Helstorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Helstorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helstorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helstorf 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 11 census records available for the last name Helstorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helstorf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Helstorf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Helstorf. For the veterans among your Helstorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helstorf lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helstorf

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