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Hirschl Family History

Hirschl 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: Hirsch, Hirschel, Hirschy, Hirschi, Nirschl, Kirsch, Harsch, Horsch

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Where is the Hirschl family from?

You can see how Hirschl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hirschl family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirschl's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hirschl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschl 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 Hirschl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Parlour Maid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hirschl. 100% of Hirschl women worked as a House Parlour Maid.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • House Parlour Maid
    100%

What Hirschl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Hirschl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschl 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Hirschl. 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 191 military records available for the last name Hirschl. For the veterans among your Hirschl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hirschl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hirschl in 1962 was 88, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirschl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirschl 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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