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Himel Family History

Himel Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Himmel . Polish: altered form of German Himmel . Americanized form of German Immel . It is found mainly in LA. Compare Hymel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Himmel, Shimel, Hamel, Kimel, Shimmel, Kimpel, Schimel, Hamer, Rimer

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Where is the Himel family from?

You can see how Himel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Himel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Himel family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Himel's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Himel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Himel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himel. 29% of Himel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Himel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Himel were Farm Laborer and Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Himel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himel 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Himel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 864 military records available for the last name Himel. For the veterans among your Himel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Himel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Himel in 1947 was 51, and 65 in 2004.

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