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Himey Family History

Himey 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: Hiney, Hiley, Hisey, Hime, Himel, Himes, Homer, Hamel, Hamer, Hey

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Where is the Himey family from?

You can see how Himey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Himey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Himey families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Himey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Himey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Himey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Himey. 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 33 military records available for the last name Himey. For the veterans among your Himey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Himey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Himey in 1972 was 83, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himey 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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