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Hiriart Family History

Hiriart 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: Iriarte, Hilgart, Airhart, Hillary, Horvat, Hart, Herbert, Harvard

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Where is the Hiriart family from?

You can see how Hiriart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiriart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiriart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hiriart family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiriart's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Hiriart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiriart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiriart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hiriart. 100% of Hiriart 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 420 census records available for the last name Hiriart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiriart 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Hiriart. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hiriart. For the veterans among your Hiriart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiriart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hiriart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hiriart in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

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