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Himmels Family History

Himmels 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: Himmel, Hummel, Kimmel, Zimmel, Hammel, Rimmel, Hommel, Hilmes

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Where is the Himmels family from?

You can see how Himmels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Himmels families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Himmels's in USA. New York had the highest population of Himmels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Himmels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmels 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Himmels. 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 39 military records available for the last name Himmels. For the veterans among your Himmels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmels lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Himmels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Himmels in 1969 was 93, and 81 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmels 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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