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Hirschmann Name Meaning

German: elaborated form of Hirsch Compare Hershman Hirschman and Hirshman .

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


Similar surnames: Hirschman, Riechmann, Hirschler, Rochman, Hirschhorn, Harshman

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Where is the Hirschmann family from?

You can see how Hirschmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Hirschmann families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hirschmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hirschmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirschmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hirschmann. 100% of Hirschmann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hirschmann. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hirschmann. For the veterans among your Hirschmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschmann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hirschmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hirschmann in 1958 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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