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Hirk Family History

Hirk 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: Hick, Hark, Birk, Kirk, Virk, Hink, Hirn, Sirk, Dirk, Shirk

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Where is the Hirk family from?

You can see how Hirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hirk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Hirk families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hirk's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hirk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirk 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 Hirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hirk. 100% of Hirk 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirk 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Hirk. 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 171 military records available for the last name Hirk. For the veterans among your Hirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirk lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Hirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hirk in 1978 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirk 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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