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Hirschorn Family History

Hirschorn 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, Hirschman, Hirsch, Hirschberg, Hartshorn, Hirschler

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Where is the Hirschorn family from?

You can see how Hirschorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschorn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Hirschorn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirschorn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirschorn families in 1880.
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What did your Hirschorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirschorn. 53% of Hirschorn men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Hirschorn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirschorn were Manufacturer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    53%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Manufacturer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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What Hirschorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Hirschorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschorn 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Hirschorn. 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 87 military records available for the last name Hirschorn. For the veterans among your Hirschorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hirschorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hirschorn in 1962 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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