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Hirsen Family History

Hirsen 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: Hirsch, Harben, Harden, Haren, Eisen, Herren, Hillen, Nissen, Ipsen

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Where is the Hirsen family from?

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

What did your Hirsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hirsen. 100% of Hirsen men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Hirsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirsen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hirsen. 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 military records available for the last name Hirsen. For the veterans among your Hirsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirsen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Hirsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hirsen in 1979 was 78, and 91 in 2001.

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