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Hirshmann Family History

Hirshmann 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: Hirshman, Hirschmann, Kirchmann, Hibshman, Hershman, Horstmann

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Where is the Hirshmann family from?

You can see how Hirshmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirshmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirshmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hirshmann families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hirshmann's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Hirshmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirshmann 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 65 census records available for the last name Hirshmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshmann 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 Hirshmann. 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 Hirshmann. For the veterans among your Hirshmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshmann lifespan?

Average Hirshmann life expectancy in 2002 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirshmann 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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