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Helwer Family History

Helwer 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: Heller, Helder, Helmer, Helber, Helfer, Helper, Helzer, Helser

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Where is the Helwer family from?

You can see how Helwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helwer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helwer family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helwer's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Helwer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helwer 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 187 census records available for the last name Helwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helwer 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Helwer. 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 55 military records available for the last name Helwer. For the veterans among your Helwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helwer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Helwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Helwer in 1951 was 32, and 79 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helwer 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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