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Himmelhan Family History

Himmelhan 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: Himmelman, Kimmelman, Himmel, Timmerman, Hemmelgarn, Immerman

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Where is the Himmelhan family from?

You can see how Himmelhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelhan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Himmelhan family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Himmelhan's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Himmelhan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Himmelhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelhan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Himmelhan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Himmelhan. For the veterans among your Himmelhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelhan lifespan?

Average Himmelhan life expectancy in 1975 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelhan 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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