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Hirshstein Family History

Hirshstein 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: Hartstein, Kirstein, Hornstein, Hochstein, Herstein, Horenstein

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Where is the Hirshstein family from?

You can see how Hirshstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirshstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirshstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hirshstein families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hirshstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirshstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirshstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirshstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Hirshstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshstein 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hirshstein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hirshstein. For the veterans among your Hirshstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Hirshstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hirshstein in 1965 was 93, and 100 in 1983.

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