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Himmelsbach Family History

Himmelsbach Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living by a stream so named from Middle High German himel ‘heaven’ + bach ‘stream’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Himmelsbach family from?

You can see how Himmelsbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelsbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmelsbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Himmelsbach families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Himmelsbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Himmelsbach families in 1880.
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What did your Himmelsbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himmelsbach. 22% of Himmelsbach men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Himmelsbach women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Himmelsbach were Farm Helper and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    11%
  • Farm Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Himmelsbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Himmelsbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelsbach 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Himmelsbach. 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 478 military records available for the last name Himmelsbach. For the veterans among your Himmelsbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelsbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Himmelsbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Himmelsbach in 1962 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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