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Himelstein Family History

Himelstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Himmelstein.

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


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Where is the Himelstein family from?

You can see how Himelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himelstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Himelstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Himelstein families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Himelstein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Himelstein families in 1911.
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What did your Himelstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Himelstein. 100% of Himelstein men worked as an Operator.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

What Himelstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Himelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himelstein 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Himelstein. 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 148 military records available for the last name Himelstein. For the veterans among your Himelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himelstein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Himelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Himelstein in 1960 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himelstein 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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