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Hirth Family History

Hirth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hirt.

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


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Where is the Hirth family from?

You can see how Hirth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hirth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 61 Hirth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hirth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hirth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hirth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hirth. 70% of Hirth 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
    70%
  • Tailoress
    16%
  • None
    16%

What Hirth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hirth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hirth. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hirth. For the veterans among your Hirth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hirth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hirth in 1954 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirth 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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