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Himmelstein Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living by a feature so named from Middle High German himel ‘heaven’ + stein ‘rock’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Himmel ‘heaven’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


Similar surnames: Hammerstein, Himmelreich, Winterstein, Silberstein, Hohenstein

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Where is the Himmelstein family from?

You can see how Himmelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himmelstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Himmelstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Himmelstein families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Himmelstein's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Himmelstein families in 1911.
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What did your Himmelstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Himmelstein. 25% of Himmelstein men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Himmelstein women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Himmelstein were Operator and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Cashier
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Himmelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himmelstein 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Himmelstein. 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 513 military records available for the last name Himmelstein. For the veterans among your Himmelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himmelstein lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Himmelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Himmelstein in 1952 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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