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Himelick Family History

Himelick 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: Hamelink, Limerick, Melick, Dimick, Domenick, Dimmick, Kimmick

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Where is the Himelick family from?

You can see how Himelick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himelick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Himelick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Himelick family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Himelick's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Himelick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himelick 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 Himelick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himelick. 55% of Himelick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Himelick women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Himelick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Himelick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himelick 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Himelick. 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 107 military records available for the last name Himelick. For the veterans among your Himelick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himelick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Himelick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Himelick in 1964 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himelick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himelick 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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