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Himmelsbaugh Family History

Himmelsbaugh 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: Himmelsbach, Himebaugh, Himmelspach, Hixenbaugh, Hinebaugh

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Where is the Himmelsbaugh family from?

You can see how Himmelsbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelsbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmelsbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Himmelsbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Himmelsbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Himmelsbaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Himmelsbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelsbaugh 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Himmelsbaugh. 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 4 military records available for the last name Himmelsbaugh. For the veterans among your Himmelsbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelsbaugh lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Himmelsbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Himmelsbaugh in 1985 was 71, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himmelsbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelsbaugh 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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