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Hirman Family History

Hirman 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: Harman, Herman, Mirman, Birman, Hinman, Girman, Firman, Higman

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Where is the Hirman family from?

You can see how Hirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hirman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Hirman family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirman's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hirman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hirman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirman. 57% of Hirman men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Hirman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirman were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Hirman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirman 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Hirman. 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 166 military records available for the last name Hirman. For the veterans among your Hirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hirman in 1966 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirman 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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