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Himar Family History

Himar 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: Hamar, Simar, Timar, Omar, Homer, Haar, Hamer, Vilar, Shima, Kumar

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Where is the Himar family from?

You can see how Himar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Himar families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Himar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Himar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Himar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Himar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Himar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Himar. For the veterans among your Himar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himar lifespan?

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