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Himmelmann Family History

Himmelmann 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, Zimmermann, Timmermann, Kimmelman, Timmerman, Hemmelgarn

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Where is the Himmelmann family from?

You can see how Himmelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmelmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Himmelmann family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Himmelmann's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Himmelmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himmelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Himmelmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Himmelmann. 100% of Himmelmann women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Himmelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Himmelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelmann 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Himmelmann. 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 398 military records available for the last name Himmelmann. For the veterans among your Himmelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Himmelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Himmelmann in 1963 was 74, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himmelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelmann 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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