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Hirthey Family History

Hirthey 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: Hartley, Hartney, Hershey, Northey, Withey, Hirschey, Hirtzel, Hirtle

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Where is the Hirthey family from?

You can see how Hirthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirthey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirthey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hirthey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirthey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hirthey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirthey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirthey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Hirthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirthey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hirthey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hirthey. For the veterans among your Hirthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirthey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Hirthey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hirthey in 1978 was 78, and 76 in 1980.

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