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Hirsi Family History

Hirsi Surname Meaning

Somali: from the personal name Hirsi meaning ‘charm protection’. It is also found in Kenya and Djibouti.

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— Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Hirsi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirsi family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hirsi family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirsi's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hirsi families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Hirsi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirsi 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hirsi. 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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There are 59 military records available for the last name Hirsi. For the veterans among your Hirsi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirsi lifespan?

Average Hirsi life expectancy in 2003 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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