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Hirschi Name Meaning

Swiss German: diminutive of Hirsch .

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


Similar surnames: Hirschy, Hirsch, Hersch, Hirsh, Herschel, Miesch, Isch, Hirschler

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Where is the Hirschi family from?

You can see how Hirschi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hirschi family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirschi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hirschi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirschi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirschi. 40% of Hirschi men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hirschi women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Surveyor
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Hirschi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hirschi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschi 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Hirschi. 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 391 military records available for the last name Hirschi. For the veterans among your Hirschi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hirschi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hirschi in 1955 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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