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Himelhan Family History

Himelhan 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: Himmelman, Kimelman, Meehan, Hillman, Helman, Linehan, Hillian

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Where is the Himelhan family from?

You can see how Himelhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himelhan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Himelhan family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Himelhan's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Himelhan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himelhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Himelhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Himelhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himelhan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Himelhan. 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 143 military records available for the last name Himelhan. For the veterans among your Himelhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himelhan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Himelhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Himelhan in 1974 was 81, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himelhan 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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