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Hirschstein Family History

Hirschstein 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: Hochstein, Hirschberg, Hartstein, Hirschfeld, Eisenstein, Hirschhorn

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Where is the Hirschstein family from?

You can see how Hirschstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hirschstein families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirschstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hirschstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirschstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Hirschstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschstein 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hirschstein. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hirschstein. For the veterans among your Hirschstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschstein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Hirschstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hirschstein in 1970 was 77, and 87 in 2001.

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