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Himmels Family History

Himmels 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: Himmel, Hummel, Kimmel, Zimmel, Hammel, Rimmel, Hommel, Hilmes

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Where is the Himmels family from?

You can see how Himmels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Himmels families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Himmels's in USA. New York had the highest population of Himmels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himmels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Himmels ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Himmels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmels 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Himmels. 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 39 military records available for the last name Himmels. For the veterans among your Himmels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmels lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Himmels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Himmels in 1969 was 93, and 81 in 1988.

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