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Himaka Family History

Himaka Name 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: Hirata, Shimada, Hiraoka, Hamada, Imada, Maka, Simak, Kimak, Hata

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Where is the Himaka family from?

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

What did your Himaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Himaka. 100% of Himaka women worked as a Baker. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Himaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himaka 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Himaka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Himaka. For the veterans among your Himaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himaka lifespan?

Average Himaka life expectancy in 1966 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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