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Himpsted Family History

Himpsted 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: Hempstead, Dempster, Kempster, Hipsher, Homstad, Hillstead, Husted

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Where is the Himpsted family from?

You can see how Himpsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himpsted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Himpsted families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Himpsted's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Himpsted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himpsted 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 18 census records available for the last name Himpsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himpsted 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Himpsted. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Himpsted. For the veterans among your Himpsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himpsted lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himpsted 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himpsted

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