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Himmes Family History

Himmes 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, Hilmes, Hemmes, Hammes, Kimmes, Himes, Hommes, Hermes, Hines

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Where is the Himmes family from?

You can see how Himmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Himmes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Himmes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Himmes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himmes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Himmes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Himmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmes 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Himmes. 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 30 military records available for the last name Himmes. For the veterans among your Himmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Himmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Himmes in 1965 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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