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Hirchfield Family History

Hirchfield 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: Birchfield, Hirschfield, Hirshfield, Litchfield, Hirschfeld

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Where is the Hirchfield family from?

You can see how Hirchfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirchfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirchfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hirchfield families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirchfield's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hirchfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirchfield 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 Hirchfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hirchfield. 100% of Hirchfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hirchfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Hirchfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirchfield 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Hirchfield. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hirchfield. For the veterans among your Hirchfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirchfield lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Hirchfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hirchfield in 1975 was 65, and 74 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirchfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirchfield 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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