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Hirris Family History

Hirris 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: Harris, Morris, Idris, Norris, Hirai, Hirons, Farris, Ferris, Terris

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Where is the Hirris family from?

You can see how Hirris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirris family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hirris families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirris's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hirris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirris 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 230 census records available for the last name Hirris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirris 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hirris. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hirris. For the veterans among your Hirris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirris lifespan?

Average Hirris life expectancy in 1973 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirris 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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