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Himmelberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Himmelberg named with Middle High German himel ‘heaven’.

It derives from two components: himel, which translates to ‘heaven’, and bërc, meaning ‘mountain’ or ‘hill’.

This name reflects geographical features and the poetic notion of a place associated with heaven-like qualities.

Habitational names often indicate the origin of an individual or family, linking them to a specific locality.

In this case, Himmelberg suggests a serene and elevated landscape, inviting thoughts of beauty and tranquility.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Himmelberger family from?

You can see how Himmelberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Himmelberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Himmelberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Himmelberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Himmelberger families in 1840.
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What did your Himmelberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himmelberger. 32% of Himmelberger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Himmelberger women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Himmelberger were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Beautician
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%

What Himmelberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Himmelberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelberger 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Himmelberger. 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 641 military records available for the last name Himmelberger. For the veterans among your Himmelberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelberger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Himmelberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Himmelberger in 1959 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

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