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Hirtz Family History

Hirtz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hirz and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Hirtz family from?

You can see how Hirtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirtz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hirtz families living in Glamorgan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hirtz's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hirtz families in 1891.
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What did your Hirtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hirtz. 100% of Hirtz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hirtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirtz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hirtz. 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 650 military records available for the last name Hirtz. For the veterans among your Hirtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirtz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hirtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hirtz in 1959 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirtz 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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