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Hirshfield Family History

Hirshfield Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Hirschfeld.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hirshfield family from?

You can see how Hirshfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirshfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirshfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hirshfield families living in Durham. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hirshfield's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hirshfield families in 1891.
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What did your Hirshfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hirshfield. 100% of Hirshfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hirshfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshfield 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Hirshfield. 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 394 military records available for the last name Hirshfield. For the veterans among your Hirshfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshfield lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hirshfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hirshfield in 1958 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirshfield 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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