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Hirshman Family History

Hirshman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hirschman. Americanized form of German Hirschmann.

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


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Where is the Hirshman family from?

You can see how Hirshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirshman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirshman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hirshman families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hirshman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hirshman families in 1891.
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What did your Hirshman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hirshman. 100% of Hirshman 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Hirshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshman 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Hirshman. 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 291 military records available for the last name Hirshman. For the veterans among your Hirshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hirshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hirshman in 1957 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirshman 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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