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Himmelrich Family History

Himmelrich 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: Himmelreich, Hemmerich, Emmerich, Himmelsbach, Himelright

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Where is the Himmelrich family from?

You can see how Himmelrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelrich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Himmelrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Himmelrich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Himmelrich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Himmelrich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himmelrich 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 294 census records available for the last name Himmelrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelrich 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Himmelrich. 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 44 military records available for the last name Himmelrich. For the veterans among your Himmelrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelrich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Himmelrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Himmelrich in 1967 was 90, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himmelrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himmelrich 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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