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Hirtzel Name Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Hirzel and in North America (also) an altered form of this. Compare Hartzell 1 and Hertzel

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


Similar surnames: Kintzel, Hirtle, Hertzler, Rittel, Harter, Hartzel, Hirzel, Tittel

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Where is the Hirtzel family from?

You can see how Hirtzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirtzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirtzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Hirtzel families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hirtzel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hirtzel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirtzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirtzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hirtzel. 29% of Hirtzel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
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What Hirtzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hirtzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirtzel 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Hirtzel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 341 military records available for the last name Hirtzel. For the veterans among your Hirtzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirtzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hirtzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hirtzel in 1963 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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