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Himmler Family History

Himmler Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living at a high altitude or in a pleasant place (see Himmel).

The suffix -er denotes an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Himmler family from?

You can see how Himmler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Himmler families living in Maryland. This was about 61% of all the recorded Himmler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Himmler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himmler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Himmler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himmler. 19% of Himmler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Himmler women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Himmler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Himmler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmler 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Himmler. 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 Himmler. For the veterans among your Himmler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Himmler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Himmler in 1952 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmler 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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