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Hiro Family History

Hiro 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: Giro, Haro, Hino, Biro, Hero, Hirn, Hirt, Shiro, Hird, Hire

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Where is the Hiro family from?

You can see how Hiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiro families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hiro families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hiro's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Hiro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiro. 25% of Hiro men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    25%
  • Waiter
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Hiro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Hiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiro 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Hiro. 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 117 military records available for the last name Hiro. For the veterans among your Hiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiro lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Hiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hiro in 1962 was 56, and 67 in 2001.

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