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Hirlston Family History

Hirlston 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, Harston, Holston, Hurston, Hingston, Hairston, Carlston

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirlston 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 23 census records available for the last name Hirlston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirlston 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 Hirlston. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Hirlston. For the veterans among your Hirlston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirlston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Hirlston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hirlston in 1963 was 54, and 69 in 2000.

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