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Hirsman Family History

Hirsman 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: Horsman, Hilsman, Hersman, Hirshman, Hitsman, Hardman, Harman

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Where is the Hirsman family from?

You can see how Hirsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hirsman families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hirsman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hirsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirsman 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 103 census records available for the last name Hirsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirsman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hirsman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hirsman. For the veterans among your Hirsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirsman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Hirsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hirsman in 1962 was 78, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirsman 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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