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Himisley Family History

Himisley 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: Hemsley, Homesley, Hinesley, Hipsley, Haisley, Hindsley, Hinsley

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Where is the Himisley family from?

You can see how Himisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himisley family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Himisley families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Himisley's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Himisley families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himisley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Himisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himisley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Himisley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Himisley. For the veterans among your Himisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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