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Hirshauer Family History

Hirshauer 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: Warshauer, Hipsher, Hirschler, Vilhauer, Hershner, Kirshner, Hausauer

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Where is the Hirshauer family from?

You can see how Hirshauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirshauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hirshauer families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirshauer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hirshauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirshauer 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 89 census records available for the last name Hirshauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshauer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hirshauer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hirshauer. For the veterans among your Hirshauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshauer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1995, in the United States, Hirshauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hirshauer in 1954 was 42, and 92 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirshauer 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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