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Hirzel Family History

Hirzel Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: from a diminutive of Hirz. Compare Hirtzel.

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


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Where is the Hirzel family from?

You can see how Hirzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hirzel families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirzel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hirzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirzel 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 Hirzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirzel. 27% of Hirzel men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Hirzel women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirzel were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Hirzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hirzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirzel 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Hirzel. 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 831 military records available for the last name Hirzel. For the veterans among your Hirzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirzel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hirzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hirzel in 1954 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirzel 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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