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Hirshinger Family History

Hirshinger 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: Hilsinger, Barshinger, Kissinger, Heringer, Dissinger, Kinsinger

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Where is the Hirshinger family from?

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

What did your Hirshinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Hirshinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshinger 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hirshinger. 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 218 military records available for the last name Hirshinger. For the veterans among your Hirshinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshinger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1976, in the United States, Hirshinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hirshinger in 1970 was 89, and 82 in 1976.

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