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Hierer Family History

Hierer 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: Sierer, Bierer, Thierer, Zierer, Hieber, Kiefer, Bieler, Herder

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Where is the Hierer family from?

You can see how Hierer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hierer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hierer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hierer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hierer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hierer 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 29 census records available for the last name Hierer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hierer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hierer. 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 131 military records available for the last name Hierer. For the veterans among your Hierer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hierer lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2001, in the United States, Hierer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hierer in 1996 was 90, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hierer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hierer 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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