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Himles Family History

Himles 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: Himes, Himler, Hiles, Miles, Giles, Hines, Hils, Hillen, Hille, Wiles

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Where is the Himles family from?

You can see how Himles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Himles families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Himles families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Himles's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Himles families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Himles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himles 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Himles. 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 8 military records available for the last name Himles. For the veterans among your Himles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Himles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Himles in 1971 was 70, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himles 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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