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Himsel Family History

Himsel Surname Meaning

German: unexplained. This name occurs in Saxony and Thuringia.

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


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Where is the Himsel family from?

You can see how Himsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Himsel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Himsel families living in Indiana. This was about 70% of all the recorded Himsel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Himsel families in 1880.
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What did your Himsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himsel. 71% of Himsel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Himsel women worked as a Housework.

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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
    71%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Himsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Himsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himsel 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Himsel. 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 987 military records available for the last name Himsel. For the veterans among your Himsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himsel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Himsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Himsel in 1960 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Himsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himsel 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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