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Hirbe Family History

Hirbe 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: Hire, Hirte, Hare, Harben, Kibbe, Harle, Harb, Kibe, Herre, Barbe

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Where is the Hirbe family from?

You can see how Hirbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hirbe family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirbe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hirbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirbe 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 81 census records available for the last name Hirbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirbe 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hirbe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Hirbe. For the veterans among your Hirbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirbe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hirbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hirbe in 1964 was 79, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirbe 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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