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Hirshberger Family History

Hirshberger 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: Hershberger, Harshberger, Harshbarger, Herschberger, Hirshberg

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Where is the Hirshberger family from?

You can see how Hirshberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirshberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirshberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Hirshberger families living in Indiana. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hirshberger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hirshberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirshberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirshberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Hirshberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshberger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hirshberger. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hirshberger. For the veterans among your Hirshberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshberger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hirshberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hirshberger in 1971 was 85, and 56 in 2004.

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