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Himelein Family History

Himelein 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: Himelstein, Hamelin, Melin, Helin, Hillen, Timlin, Hamlin, Gamelin

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Where is the Himelein family from?

You can see how Himelein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himelein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Himelein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Himelein families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Himelein's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Himelein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Himelein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himelein 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Himelein. 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 32 military records available for the last name Himelein. For the veterans among your Himelein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himelein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Himelein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Himelein in 1966 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himelein 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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