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Himphill Family History

Himphill 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: Hemphill, Hamill, Hipwell, Mcmahill, Highfill, Whitehill, Halfhill

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Where is the Himphill family from?

You can see how Himphill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himphill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Himphill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Himphill families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Himphill's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Himphill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himphill 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 Himphill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Himphill. 100% of Himphill men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Himphill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Himphill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himphill 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Himphill. 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 46 military records available for the last name Himphill. For the veterans among your Himphill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himphill lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Himphill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Himphill in 1975 was 71, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himphill 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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