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Himmelheber Family History

Himmelheber 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: Himmelberger, Himmelberg, Himmelreich, Himmler, Himmel, Helber

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Where is the Himmelheber family from?

You can see how Himmelheber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelheber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmelheber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Himmelheber family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Himmelheber's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Himmelheber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himmelheber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Himmelheber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Himmelheber. 50% of Himmelheber men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Plumber
    20%

What Himmelheber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Himmelheber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelheber 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Himmelheber. 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 152 military records available for the last name Himmelheber. For the veterans among your Himmelheber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelheber lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Himmelheber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Himmelheber in 1960 was 57, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himmelheber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelheber 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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