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Hirsheimer Family History

Hirsheimer 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: Berkheimer, Burkheimer, Bornheimer, Birkhimer, Billheimer

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Where is the Hirsheimer family from?

You can see how Hirsheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirsheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hirsheimer families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hirsheimer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hirsheimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirsheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirsheimer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hirsheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirsheimer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hirsheimer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hirsheimer. For the veterans among your Hirsheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirsheimer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Hirsheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hirsheimer in 1970 was 65, and 97 in 2000.

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