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Hirshy Family History

Hirshy 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: Hirsh, Hirschy, Hirsch, Hershey, Hirst, Horsey, Hursey, Mirsky

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Where is the Hirshy family from?

You can see how Hirshy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirshy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirshy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hirshy family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirshy's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hirshy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirshy 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 111 census records available for the last name Hirshy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hirshy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hirshy. For the veterans among your Hirshy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirshy 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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