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Hirtes Family History

Hirtes 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: Hires, Hites, Hirte, Hermes, Hines, Cortes, Horter, Sires, Harten

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Where is the Hirtes family from?

You can see how Hirtes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirtes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirtes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hirtes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirtes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirtes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirtes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirtes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hirtes. 100% of Hirtes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Hirtes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirtes 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 Hirtes. 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 121 military records available for the last name Hirtes. For the veterans among your Hirtes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirtes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hirtes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hirtes in 1969 was 99, and 66 in 2000.

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