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Hirthe Family History

Hirthe 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: Hirtle, Hirth, Hirte, Virtue, Wirth, Firth, Barthe, Hirose, Horth

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Where is the Hirthe family from?

You can see how Hirthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirthe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirthe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hirthe families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirthe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hirthe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirthe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirthe ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hirthe ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Hirthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirthe 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Hirthe. 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 92 military records available for the last name Hirthe. For the veterans among your Hirthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirthe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hirthe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hirthe in 1966 was 71, and 51 in 2001.

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