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Hirmer Family History

Hirmer 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: Hilmer, Harmer, Hirner, Homer, Hamer, Farmer, Dormer, Harper, Harker

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Where is the Hirmer family from?

You can see how Hirmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hirmer families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hirmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirmer 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 Hirmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meal Cutter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirmer. 25% of Hirmer men worked as a Meal Cutter and 100% of Hirmer women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Meal Cutter
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hirmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Hirmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirmer 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Hirmer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hirmer. For the veterans among your Hirmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirmer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hirmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hirmer in 1967 was 62, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirmer 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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