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Hirscher Family History

Hirscher 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: Hirschler, Herscher, Hilscher, Hirschey, Hirschel, Hirsch, Hirschberg

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Where is the Hirscher family from?

You can see how Hirscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirscher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Hirscher families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hirscher's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hirscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hirscher. 67% of Hirscher women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Hirscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirscher 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Hirscher. 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 297 military records available for the last name Hirscher. For the veterans among your Hirscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirscher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hirscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hirscher in 1962 was 85, and 97 in 2004.

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