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Himmelrick Family History

Himmelrick 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: Himmelreich, Hemmerich, Limerick, Simmelink, Herrick, Merrick, Himmel

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Where is the Himmelrick family from?

You can see how Himmelrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelrick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmelrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Himmelrick families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Himmelrick's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Himmelrick families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Himmelrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelrick 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Himmelrick. 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 35 military records available for the last name Himmelrick. For the veterans among your Himmelrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelrick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Himmelrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Himmelrick in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelrick 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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