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Hiren Family History

Hiren 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: Haren, Hren, Siren, Horen, Hirn, Hires, Hire, Biren, Horn, Hare

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Where is the Hiren family from?

You can see how Hiren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hiren families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Hiren families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiren's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hiren families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiren 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 Hiren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hiren. 100% of Hiren 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Hiren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiren 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hiren. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hiren. For the veterans among your Hiren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiren lifespan?

Average Hiren life expectancy in 1992 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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