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Hirschfield Family History

Hirschfield Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Hirschfeld.

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


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Where is the Hirschfield family from?

You can see how Hirschfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Hirschfield families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hirschfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hirschfield families in 1891.
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What did your Hirschfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hirschfield. 43% of Hirschfield men worked as a Taxi Driver and 74% of Hirschfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirschfield were Credit Clerk Agent and Wife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Taxi Driver
    43%
  • Chemist
    29%
  • Credit Clerk Agent
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Commercial Artist
    16%
  • Wife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hirschfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschfield 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hirschfield. 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 689 military records available for the last name Hirschfield. For the veterans among your Hirschfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschfield lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hirschfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hirschfield in 1955 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirschfield 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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