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Hirtenfelder Family History

Hirtenfelder 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: Bittenbender, Lindenfelser, Lingenfelter, Schoenfelder, Birkenfeld

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hirtenfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirtenfelder 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hirtenfelder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hirtenfelder. For the veterans among your Hirtenfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirtenfelder lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Hirtenfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hirtenfelder in 1971 was 67, and 90 in 1992.

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