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Himler Family History

Himler Name Meaning

German: variant of Himmler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dimler, Hiller, Timler, Simler, Sisler, Hamler, Hibler, Hille, Dimmer

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Where is the Himler family from?

You can see how Himler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Himler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Himler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Himler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Himler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Himler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himler. 31% of Himler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Himler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Himler were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Himler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himler 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Himler. 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 391 military records available for the last name Himler. For the veterans among your Himler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Himler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Himler in 1956 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

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