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Himmelberg Family History

Himmelberg Surname Meaning

German: variant of Himmelberger.

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


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Where is the Himmelberg family from?

You can see how Himmelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmelberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Himmelberg families living in Missouri. This was about 94% of all the recorded Himmelberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Himmelberg families in 1880.
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What did your Himmelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himmelberg. 73% of Himmelberg men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Himmelberg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Himmelberg were Packer and Housekeeper.

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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
    73%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Packer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Himmelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Himmelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelberg 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Himmelberg. 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 165 military records available for the last name Himmelberg. For the veterans among your Himmelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelberg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Himmelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Himmelberg in 1960 was 47, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himmelberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelberg 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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