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Himmell Family History

Himmell 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, Hammell, Hummell, Kimmell, Hummel, Hipwell, Kimmel, Zimmel

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Where is the Himmell family from?

You can see how Himmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Himmell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Himmell family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Himmell's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Himmell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himmell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Himmell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Himmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmell 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Himmell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Himmell. For the veterans among your Himmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Himmell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Himmell in 1962 was 64, and 97 in 2001.

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