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Himmelspach Family History

Himmelspach Surname Meaning

German: variant of Himmelsbach.

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


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Where is the Himmelspach family from?

You can see how Himmelspach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelspach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmelspach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Himmelspach families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Himmelspach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Himmelspach families in 1911.
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What did your Himmelspach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himmelspach. 40% of Himmelspach men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Himmelspach women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Himmelspach were Barber and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Barber
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Cashier
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Himmelspach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Himmelspach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelspach 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Himmelspach. 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 Himmelspach. For the veterans among your Himmelspach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelspach lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Himmelspach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Himmelspach in 1946 was 46, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himmelspach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelspach 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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