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Hiebsch Family History

Hiebsch Surname 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: Huebsch, Liebsch, Hirsch, Heesch, Hersch, Liesch, Wiebusch, Giersch

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Where is the Hiebsch family from?

You can see how Hiebsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiebsch family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiebsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hiebsch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiebsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hiebsch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiebsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hiebsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiebsch. 100% of Hiebsch 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
    100%

What Hiebsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Hiebsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiebsch 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Hiebsch. 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 154 military records available for the last name Hiebsch. For the veterans among your Hiebsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiebsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hiebsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hiebsch in 1962 was 49, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiebsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiebsch 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.

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