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Himmelhoch Family History

Himmelhoch 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: Himmelreich, Himmelsbach, Himmelspach, Himmel, Hemmerich, Thimmesch

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Where is the Himmelhoch family from?

You can see how Himmelhoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelhoch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Himmelhoch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Himmelhoch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Himmelhoch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himmelhoch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Himmelhoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelhoch 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Himmelhoch. 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 Himmelhoch. For the veterans among your Himmelhoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelhoch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Himmelhoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Himmelhoch in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himmelhoch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelhoch 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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