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Hirschensohn Family History

Hirschensohn 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: Hirschhorn, Kirschenmann, Gershenson, Kirschenman, Michelson

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Where is the Hirschensohn family from?

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

What did your Hirschensohn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hirschensohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschensohn 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Hirschensohn. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hirschensohn. For the veterans among your Hirschensohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschensohn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Hirschensohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hirschensohn in 1976 was 92, and 92 in 2003.

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