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Hirschwitz Family History

Hirschwitz 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: Herskowitz, Lipschitz, Hirschi, Hirsch, Hirschberg, Hirschfeld

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Where is the Hirschwitz family from?

You can see how Hirschwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hirschwitz family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hirschwitz's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Hirschwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschwitz 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 40 census records available for the last name Hirschwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschwitz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hirschwitz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hirschwitz. For the veterans among your Hirschwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschwitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1981, in the United States, Hirschwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hirschwitz in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirschwitz 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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