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Himmelman Family History

Himmelman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Himmel ‘heaven’ (see Himmel) + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Himmelman family from?

You can see how Himmelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmelman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 157 Himmelman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 98% of all the recorded Himmelman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Himmelman families in 1911.
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What did your Himmelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Himmelman. 32% of Himmelman men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Fisher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Himmelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Himmelman. 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 250 military records available for the last name Himmelman. For the veterans among your Himmelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Himmelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Himmelman in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelman 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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