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Hirren Family History

Hirren 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: Herren, Harren, Harben, Harden, Farren, Haren, Warren, Herre, Hillen

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Where is the Hirren family from?

You can see how Hirren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hirren families living in Alabama. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hirren's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hirren families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hirren ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Hirren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirren 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hirren. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hirren. For the veterans among your Hirren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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