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Himson Family History

Himson 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: Hitson, Simson, Hilson, Hixson, Hamson, Higson, Hinson, Timson, Simon

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Where is the Himson family from?

You can see how Himson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Himson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Himson families living in North Carolina. This was about 42% of all the recorded Himson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Himson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Himson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himson. 100% of Himson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Himson women worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Himson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himson 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Himson. 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 60 military records available for the last name Himson. For the veterans among your Himson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Himson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Himson in 1966 was 76, and 75 in 1984.

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