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Himmer Family History

Himmer 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: Hammer, Limmer, Himmel, Wimmer, Hilmer, Kimmer, Simmer, Dimmer

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Where is the Himmer family from?

You can see how Himmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Himmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Himmer families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Himmer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Himmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himmer 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 Himmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himmer. 25% of Himmer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Himmer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Himmer were Carpenter and Mender.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Mender
    23%

What Himmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Himmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmer 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Himmer. 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 Himmer. For the veterans among your Himmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Himmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Himmer in 1956 was 60, and 1 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmer 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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