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Hirshenhorn Family History

Hirshenhorn 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, Ziegenhorn, Gershenson, Gerstenkorn, Shehorn, Eichhorn

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Hirshenhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshenhorn 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hirshenhorn. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Hirshenhorn. For the veterans among your Hirshenhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshenhorn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Hirshenhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hirshenhorn in 1975 was 79, and 97 in 2002.

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