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Himler Family History

Himler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Himmler.

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


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Where is the Himler family from?

You can see how Himler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Himler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Himler families living in Wiltshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Himler's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Himler families in 1891.
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What did your Himler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housemaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Himler. 100% of Himler women worked as a Housemaid.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Himler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Himler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himler 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Himler. 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 391 military records available for the last name Himler. For the veterans among your Himler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Himler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Himler in 1956 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himler 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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