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Hiran Family History

Hiran 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: Horan, Hirai, Haran, Hirano, Hirn, Han, Horn, Heron, Haren, Mira

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Where is the Hiran family from?

You can see how Hiran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hiran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hiran families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiran's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hiran families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hiran ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Hiran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiran 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hiran. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hiran. For the veterans among your Hiran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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