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Hiron Family History

Hiron Surname Meaning

see Iron.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hiron family from?

You can see how Hiron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hiron families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Hiron families living in Alberta. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hiron's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Hiron families in 1911.
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What did your Hiron ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hiron. 50% of Hiron men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hiron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiron 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Hiron. 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 232 military records available for the last name Hiron. For the veterans among your Hiron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiron lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Hiron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hiron in 1968 was 67, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiron 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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