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Hirkland Family History

Hirkland 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: Kirkland, Birkland, Harland, Ireland, Markland, Hartland, Wickland

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Where is the Hirkland family from?

You can see how Hirkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirkland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hirkland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hirkland family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirkland's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hirkland families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Hirkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirkland 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hirkland. 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 Hirkland. For the veterans among your Hirkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirkland lifespan?

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