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Himmelback Family History

Himmelback 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: Himmelsbach, Hammerbeck, Himmelfarb, Himmelman, Himmelspach

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Where is the Himmelback family from?

You can see how Himmelback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Himmelback family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Himmelback's in USA. New York had the highest population of Himmelback families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himmelback 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 25 census records available for the last name Himmelback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelback 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Himmelback. 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 2 military records available for the last name Himmelback. For the veterans among your Himmelback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelback lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Himmelback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Himmelback in 1964 was 53, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelback 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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