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Heirsh Family History

Heirsh 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: Hirsh, Hersh, Hirsch, Heiss, Huish, Hirst, Hersch, Hearst, Heis

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Where is the Heirsh family from?

You can see how Heirsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heirsh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heirsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heirsh family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heirsh's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Heirsh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Heirsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heirsh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heirsh. 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 Heirsh. For the veterans among your Heirsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heirsh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heirsh 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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