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Hirvi Family History

Hirvi 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: Hirai, Kivi, Hari, Jarvi, Cervi, Siri, Irvin, Hirst, Hori, Rizvi

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Where is the Hirvi family from?

You can see how Hirvi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirvi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hirvi families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hirvi's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Hirvi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirvi 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 Hirvi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hirvi. 100% of Hirvi men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Hirvi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Hirvi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirvi 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Hirvi. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hirvi. For the veterans among your Hirvi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirvi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Hirvi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hirvi in 1967 was 82, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirvi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirvi 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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