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Himmelsten Family History

Himmelsten 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: Himmelstein, Himelstein, Hammerstein, Himmelman, Himmel, Hofmeister

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Where is the Himmelsten family from?

You can see how Himmelsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelsten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Himmelsten family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Himmelsten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Himmelsten families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Himmelsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelsten 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Himmelsten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Himmelsten. For the veterans among your Himmelsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelsten lifespan?

Average Himmelsten life expectancy in 2003 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelsten 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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