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Himton Family History

Himton 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: Hilton, Hinton, Simon, Linton, Hatton, Holton, Halton, Chilton

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Where is the Himton family from?

You can see how Himton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Himton families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Himton families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Himton's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Himton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Himton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himton 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Himton. 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 22 military records available for the last name Himton. For the veterans among your Himton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himton lifespan?

Average Himton life expectancy in 1974 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himton 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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