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Himelspach Family History

Himelspach 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: Himmelspach, Himmelsbach, Himmelreich, Hemesath, Himelfarb, Alspach

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Where is the Himelspach family from?

You can see how Himelspach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himelspach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Himelspach families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Himelspach's in USA. California had the highest population of Himelspach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himelspach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Himelspach ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Himelspach ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Himelspach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Himelspach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himelspach 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Himelspach. 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 21 military records available for the last name Himelspach. For the veterans among your Himelspach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himelspach lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Himelspach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Himelspach in 1985 was 69, and 43 in 2004.

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