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Hirstel Family History

Hirstel 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: Distel, Borstel, Hartel, Hirst, Hertel, Hiester, Kirsten, Hirtzel

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Where is the Hirstel family from?

You can see how Hirstel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirstel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirstel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hirstel family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hirstel's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hirstel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirstel 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 70 census records available for the last name Hirstel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirstel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hirstel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hirstel. For the veterans among your Hirstel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirstel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Hirstel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hirstel in 1973 was 88, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirstel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirstel 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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