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Himberg Family History

Himberg Surname 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: Homberg, Hamberg, Heimberg, Hilberg, Limberg, Heiberg, Holberg, Imber

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Where is the Himberg family from?

You can see how Himberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Himberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Himberg families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Himberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Himberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Himberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himberg. 43% of Himberg men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Himberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Himberg were Paper Hanger and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Paper Hanger
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Himberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Himberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himberg 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Himberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Himberg. For the veterans among your Himberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Himberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Himberg in 1957 was 50, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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