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Hirsack Family History

Hirsack 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: Hirsch, Hosack, Harnack, Hornack, Hossack, Horack, Kissack, Herrick

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Where is the Hirsack family from?

You can see how Hirsack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirsack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hirsack family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hirsack's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hirsack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirsack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirsack ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Hirsack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirsack 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hirsack. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hirsack. For the veterans among your Hirsack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirsack lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Hirsack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hirsack in 1967 was 67, and 91 in 1998.

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