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Himlier Family History

Himlier 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: Hillier, Himler, Hollier, Hiller, Hilmer, Timler, Hilger, Dimler

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Where is the Himlier family from?

You can see how Himlier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himlier family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 9 Himlier families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Himlier's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Himlier families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Himlier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himlier 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Himlier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Himlier. For the veterans among your Himlier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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