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Himelberg Family History

Himelberg 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: Himmelberg, Helberg, Melberg, Heidelberg, Hilberg, Hillberg, Heiberg

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Where is the Himelberg family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himelberg 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 Himelberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Himelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Himelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himelberg 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Himelberg. 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 6 military records available for the last name Himelberg. For the veterans among your Himelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himelberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Himelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Himelberg in 1969 was 89, and 75 in 2003.

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