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Himelright Family History

Himelright Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Himmelreich.

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


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Where is the Himelright family from?

You can see how Himelright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himelright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Himelright families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Himelright families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Himelright's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Himelright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himelright 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 Himelright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himelright. 28% of Himelright men worked as a Farming and 34% of Himelright women worked as a Housekeeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Himelright were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farming
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Contractor
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Himelright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Himelright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himelright 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Himelright. 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 235 military records available for the last name Himelright. For the veterans among your Himelright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himelright lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Himelright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Himelright in 1965 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

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