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Hiram Family History

Hiram 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: Hirai, Ham, Ram, Mira, Imam, Horan, Cira, Hara, Abram, Hora

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Where is the Hiram family from?

You can see how Hiram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Hiram families living in New Brunswick. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hiram's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hiram families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiram 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 Hiram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiram. 43% of Hiram men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hiram women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Porter
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hiram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hiram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiram 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Hiram. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hiram. For the veterans among your Hiram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiram lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hiram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hiram in 1963 was 79, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiram 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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