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Himber Family History

Himber 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: Imber, Kimber, Humber, Hieber, Hilber, Himler, Huber, Homer, Hamer

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Where is the Himber family from?

You can see how Himber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Himber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Himber families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Himber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Himber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himber 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 Himber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Himber. 31% of Himber men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Beamer
    9%

What Himber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Himber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himber 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Himber. 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 188 military records available for the last name Himber. For the veterans among your Himber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himber lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Himber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Himber in 1946 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himber 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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