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Himmelright Family History

Himmelright 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: Himelright, Himmelreich, Hemmerich, Housewright, Hambright, Himmel

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Where is the Himmelright family from?

You can see how Himmelright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Himmelright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Himmelright families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Himmelright's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Himmelright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himmelright 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 Himmelright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himmelright. 40% of Himmelright men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Himmelright women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Himmelright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Himmelright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelright 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Himmelright. 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 150 military records available for the last name Himmelright. For the veterans among your Himmelright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelright lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Himmelright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Himmelright in 1964 was 69, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himmelright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelright 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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