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Hirschfelt Family History

Hirschfelt 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: Hirschfeld, Hirschel, Hirschfield, Hirschberg, Hirschler, Hirchert

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Where is the Hirschfelt family from?

You can see how Hirschfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschfelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hirschfelt families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hirschfelt's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hirschfelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirschfelt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Hirschfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschfelt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hirschfelt. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hirschfelt. For the veterans among your Hirschfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschfelt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hirschfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hirschfelt in 1965 was 51, and 92 in 2003.

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