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Himble Family History

Himble 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: Kimble, Humble, Wimble, Gimble, Kemble, Hille, Kibble, Hibbler

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Where is the Himble family from?

You can see how Himble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himble family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Himble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Himble family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Himble's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Himble families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himble 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 261 census records available for the last name Himble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himble 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Himble. 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 23 military records available for the last name Himble. For the veterans among your Himble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himble lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Himble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Himble in 1978 was 96, and 98 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himble 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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