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Hirsekorn Family History

Hirsekorn 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, Harston, Hartshorn, Hurston, Ireton, Prieskorn, Hagedorn

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Where is the Hirsekorn family from?

You can see how Hirsekorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirsekorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hirsekorn families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hirsekorn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirsekorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirsekorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirsekorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hirsekorn. 72% of Hirsekorn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farmers Son
    29%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Hirsekorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirsekorn 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Hirsekorn. 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 224 military records available for the last name Hirsekorn. For the veterans among your Hirsekorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirsekorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hirsekorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hirsekorn in 1962 was 71, and 58 in 2002.

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