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Hirz Family History

Hirz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hirsch Compare Hirtz.

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


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Where is the Hirz family from?

You can see how Hirz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Hirz families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hirz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hirz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirz 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 Hirz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hirz. 29% of Hirz men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

What Hirz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Hirz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirz 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Hirz. 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 492 military records available for the last name Hirz. For the veterans among your Hirz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hirz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hirz in 1962 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirz 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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