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Hirschey Family History

Hirschey Name Meaning

German: variant of Hirschy . Jewish (American): variant of Hershey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hirschel, Herscher, Hersch, Hirschler, Hershey, Hirsch, Herschel

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Where is the Hirschey family from?

You can see how Hirschey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hirschey families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hirschey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirschey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirschey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirschey. 38% of Hirschey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hirschey 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Hirschey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Hirschey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschey 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Hirschey. 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 167 military records available for the last name Hirschey. For the veterans among your Hirschey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hirschey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hirschey in 1963 was 87, and 84 in 2004.

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