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Hirnyck Family History

Hirnyck 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: Harnack, Harnick, Hornack, Hornyak, Hornick, Hinck, Herrick, Hirsch

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Where is the Hirnyck family from?

You can see how Hirnyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirnyck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hirnyck family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirnyck's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Hirnyck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirnyck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Hirnyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirnyck 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hirnyck. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hirnyck. For the veterans among your Hirnyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirnyck lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Hirnyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hirnyck in 1976 was 57, and 77 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirnyck 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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