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Himelwright Family History

Himelwright 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: Himelright, Wheelwright, Mcwright, Housewright, Hambright, Enwright

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Where is the Himelwright family from?

You can see how Himelwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himelwright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Himelwright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Himelwright families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Himelwright's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Himelwright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himelwright 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 Himelwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himelwright. 58% of Himelwright men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Himelwright women worked as a 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Himelwright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Himelwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himelwright 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Himelwright. 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 51 military records available for the last name Himelwright. For the veterans among your Himelwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himelwright lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Himelwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Himelwright in 1963 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himelwright 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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