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Himan Family History

Himan Surname Meaning

see Hayman. see Hyman.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Himan family from?

You can see how Himan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Himan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Himan families living in Alberta. This was about 25% of all the recorded Himan's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Himan families in 1911.
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What did your Himan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himan. 23% of Himan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Himan women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Himan were Baker and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Himan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Himan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himan 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Himan. 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 271 military records available for the last name Himan. For the veterans among your Himan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himan lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Himan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Himan in 1942 was 43, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himan 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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