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Hirckley Family History

Hirckley 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: Hinckley, Kirkley, Bickley, Hockley, Hickey, Hackley, Hickle, Hinckle

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Where is the Hirckley family from?

You can see how Hirckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirckley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hirckley family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hirckley's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hirckley families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hirckley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Hirckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirckley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hirckley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hirckley. For the veterans among your Hirckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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