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Himming Family History

Himming 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: Hemming, Hamming, Imming, Cumming, Hilding, Lemming, Ramming, Hirning

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Where is the Himming family from?

You can see how Himming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himming family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Himming families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Himming families living in Somerset. This was about 90% of all the recorded Himming's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Himming families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himming 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 91 census records available for the last name Himming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himming 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Himming. 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 3 military records available for the last name Himming. For the veterans among your Himming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himming lifespan?

Average Himming life expectancy in 1971 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himming 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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