Hirson Family History

Hirson Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Hitson, Herson, Hilson, Hixson, Higson, Hinson, Hilton, Hirsch, Heron, Hinton

2,000 record(s) for Hirson

693	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
111	Military Records
622	Immigration Records
613	Census and Voter Lists
275	Member Trees

Where is the Hirson family from?

You can see how Hirson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hirson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hirson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hirson families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirson. 30% of Hirson men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Hirson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirson were Bartender and Housewife.

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

Laborer

30%

Farmer

18%

Salesman

18%

Bartender

12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher

38%

Maid

38%

Housewife

25%

What Hirson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 613 census records available for the last name Hirson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 622 immigration records available for the last name Hirson. 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.

Military Records

There are 111 military records available for the last name Hirson. For the veterans among your Hirson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Hirson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Hirson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hirson in 1960 was 48, and 99 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.