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Hirtzel Family History

Hirtzel Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Hirzel and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Compare Hartzell 1 and Hertzel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hirtzel family from?

You can see how Hirtzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirtzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirtzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hirtzel families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hirtzel's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hirtzel families in 1891.
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What did your Hirtzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hirtzel. 100% of Hirtzel men worked as a Hotel Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hotel Proprietor
    100%

What Hirtzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hirtzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirtzel 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Hirtzel. 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 341 military records available for the last name Hirtzel. For the veterans among your Hirtzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirtzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hirtzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hirtzel in 1963 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirtzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirtzel 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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