Helfer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Helfer family

The surname Helfer was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Helfer family

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Helfer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hulf, Hulff, Hulft, Hulfer, Hulfers, Hulphers, Hulpers, Hölfers, Hölphers and many more.

Early Notables of the Helfer family

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Helfer Ranking

In the United States, the name Helfer is the 17,736^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Helfer is ranked the 8,945^th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 2

Helfer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Helfer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Christopher Helfer, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1732
Jacob Helfer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1766 3
Eve Catherine Helfer, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1772 3

Helfer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Augusta Helfer, who settled in New York in 1844
Johann Ernst Helfer, who arrived in America in 1854 3
Caroline Helfer, who arrived in New York, NY in 1866
Eligius Helfer, who settled in Philadelphia in 1868
Anna Helfer, who arrived in Baltimore in 1881
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Contemporary Notables of the name Helfer (post 1700) +

Erwin Helfer (b. 1936), American boogie-woogie, blues and jazz pianist
Ralph Helfer (b. 1931), American animal behaviorist, creator of Marine World/Africa USA
George Alvin Helfer (1911-1975), American radio sportscaster, nicknamed "Mr. Radio Baseball"
Tricia Janine Helfer (b. 1974), Canadian model and actress
Armin Helfer (b. 1980), Italian professional ice hockey defenceman

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)