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Hirtel Family History

Hirtel 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: Hartel, Hertel, Hirtzel, Hirzel, Hirte, Eitel, Martel, Hartell

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Where is the Hirtel family from?

You can see how Hirtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirtel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hirtel families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hirtel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hirtel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirtel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirtel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm
    100%
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What Hirtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Hirtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirtel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hirtel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hirtel. For the veterans among your Hirtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirtel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Hirtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hirtel in 1959 was 37, and 85 in 2000.

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