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Hirschfield Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Hirschfeld .

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


Similar surnames: Hirshfield, Harshfield, Birchfield, Hershfield, Hartfield, Crihfield

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Where is the Hirschfield family from?

You can see how Hirschfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Hirschfield families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hirschfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirschfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirschfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirschfield. 44% of Hirschfield men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Hirschfield women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirschfield were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    44%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hirschfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschfield 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hirschfield. 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 689 military records available for the last name Hirschfield. For the veterans among your Hirschfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschfield lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hirschfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hirschfield in 1955 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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