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Himmert Family History

Himmert 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: Hemmert, Hummert, Hammer, Limmer, Humbert, Himmel, Wimmer, Hilmer

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Where is the Himmert family from?

You can see how Himmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Himmert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Himmert family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Himmert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Himmert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himmert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Himmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmert 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Himmert. 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 15 military records available for the last name Himmert. For the veterans among your Himmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Himmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Himmert in 1966 was 72, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmert 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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