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Hirshey Family History

Hirshey 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: Hershey, Hirschey, Horsley, Hiskey, Hipsher, Horsey, Hursey, Hirsh

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Where is the Hirshey family from?

You can see how Hirshey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirshey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirshey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hirshey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hirshey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hirshey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirshey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirshey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hirshey. 58% of Hirshey 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 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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What Hirshey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Hirshey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshey 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hirshey. 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 64 military records available for the last name Hirshey. For the veterans among your Hirshey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hirshey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hirshey in 1964 was 91, and 85 in 2004.

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