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Hirgelt Family History

Hirgelt 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: Hargett, Hergert, Hilgert, Hargest, Hiegel, Borgelt, Hirzel, Herget

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hirgelt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Hirgelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirgelt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hirgelt. 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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There are 28 military records available for the last name Hirgelt. For the veterans among your Hirgelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirgelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Hirgelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hirgelt in 1963 was 91, and 63 in 1987.

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