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Hirtzer Family History

Hirtzer 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: Hirtzel, Pitzer, Horter, Sitzer, Herzer, Holtzer, Hirner, Bitzer

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Where is the Hirtzer family from?

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

What did your Hirtzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Hirtzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirtzer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hirtzer. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hirtzer. For the veterans among your Hirtzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirtzer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Hirtzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hirtzer in 1972 was 85, and 49 in 2003.

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