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Hirschel Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: variant of Herschel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hirschey, Herschel, Herscher, Hirschler, Hirsch, Henschel, Hirschfeld

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Where is the Hirschel family from?

You can see how Hirschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hirschel families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hirschel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hirschel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirschel. 28% of Hirschel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hirschel women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Hirschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Hirschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschel 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Hirschel. 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 427 military records available for the last name Hirschel. For the veterans among your Hirschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hirschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hirschel in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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