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Himelfarb Family History

Himelfarb Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Himmel ‘heaven sky’ + Farbe ‘color’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Himelfarb family from?

You can see how Himelfarb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himelfarb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Himelfarb families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Himelfarb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Himelfarb families in 1920.
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What did your Himelfarb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Himelfarb. 100% of Himelfarb women worked as a Finisher.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Finisher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Himelfarb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himelfarb 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Himelfarb. 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 181 military records available for the last name Himelfarb. For the veterans among your Himelfarb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himelfarb lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Himelfarb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Himelfarb in 1962 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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