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Himelson Family History

Himelson 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: Melson, Jimerson, Samelson, Mikelson, Simenson, Hilson, Simerson

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Where is the Himelson family from?

You can see how Himelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Himelson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Himelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Himelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himelson 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 Himelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal was the top reported job for people in the USA named Himelson. 100% of Himelson men worked as a Sheet Metal.

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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

  • Sheet Metal
    100%

What Himelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Himelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himelson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Himelson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Himelson. For the veterans among your Himelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himelson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Himelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Himelson in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himelson 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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