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Hiram Family History

Hiram Name 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, Ham, Ram, Mira, Imam, Horan, Cira, Hara, Abram, Hora

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Where is the Hiram family from?

You can see how Hiram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Hiram families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hiram's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hiram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiram 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 Hiram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hiram. 78% of Hiram 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
    78%
  • Domestic Duty Unpa
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hiram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiram 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Hiram. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hiram. For the veterans among your Hiram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiram lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hiram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hiram in 1963 was 79, and 98 in 2003.

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