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Hirschbaum Family History

Hirschbaum 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: Kirschbaum, Kirshbaum, Hirschberg, Herschbach, Krichbaum, Hirschman

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Where is the Hirschbaum family from?

You can see how Hirschbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hirschbaum families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hirschbaum's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hirschbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirschbaum ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Hirschbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschbaum 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hirschbaum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Hirschbaum. For the veterans among your Hirschbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschbaum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Hirschbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hirschbaum in 1967 was 71, and 59 in 1994.

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