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Hirtow Family History

Hirtow 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: Hilton, Hinton, Harlow, Mirto, Horton, Harton, Harrow, Kirton, Girton

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Where is the Hirtow family from?

You can see how Hirtow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirtow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hirtow families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirtow's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Hirtow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirtow 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 9 census records available for the last name Hirtow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirtow 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 Hirtow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hirtow. For the veterans among your Hirtow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirtow lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirtow

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