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Hirschon Family History

Hirschon 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: Hirsch, Hirschhorn, Hirschman, Hirschey, Hirschel, Hirschy, Hirschi

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Where is the Hirschon family from?

You can see how Hirschon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hirschon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hirschon's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Hirschon families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Hirschon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschon 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Hirschon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hirschon. For the veterans among your Hirschon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschon lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Hirschon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hirschon in 1981 was 80, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirschon 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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