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Himko Family History

Himko 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: Shimko, Timko, Simko, Hirko, Hick, Misko, Humke, Milko, Limke, Hilke

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Where is the Himko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himko 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 Himko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Himko. 100% of Himko women worked as a Waitress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Himko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Himko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himko 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Himko. 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 8 military records available for the last name Himko. For the veterans among your Himko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himko lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Himko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Himko in 1971 was 87, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himko 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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