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Hirni Family History

Hirni 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: Hirai, Hirn, Horn, Hari, Hine, Kirn, Hornik, Varni, Virani, Hirons

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Where is the Hirni family from?

You can see how Hirni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hirni family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirni's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hirni families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirni. 31% of Hirni men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hirni women worked as a Cook. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Trucker
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Hirni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirni 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Hirni. 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 83 military records available for the last name Hirni. For the veterans among your Hirni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirni lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hirni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hirni in 1964 was 82, and 91 in 2003.

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