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Hirschkorn Family History

Hirschkorn 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: Hirschhorn, Hirschberg, Hirschler, Frischkorn, Hirschman, Hirschmann

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Where is the Hirschkorn family from?

You can see how Hirschkorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschkorn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschkorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Hirschkorn families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirschkorn's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hirschkorn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschkorn 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 Hirschkorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirschkorn. 28% of Hirschkorn men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hirschkorn women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hirschkorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Hirschkorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschkorn 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Hirschkorn. 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 117 military records available for the last name Hirschkorn. For the veterans among your Hirschkorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschkorn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hirschkorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hirschkorn in 1964 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirschkorn 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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