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Himsl Family History

Himsl 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: Himel, Himsel, Hill, Hamel, Hils, Himmel, Nims, Hirst, Imel, Hiss

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Where is the Himsl family from?

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What did your Himsl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Himsl. 100% of Himsl men worked as a Teacher.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Himsl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himsl 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Himsl. 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 127 military records available for the last name Himsl. For the veterans among your Himsl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himsl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Himsl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Himsl in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himsl 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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