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Hirrit Family History

Hirrit 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, Hirai, Hirst, Herrin, Herrig, Hirt, Herrity, Harrity, Pirri

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Where is the Hirrit family from?

You can see how Hirrit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirrit family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Hirrit families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirrit's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hirrit families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Hirrit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirrit 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hirrit. 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 military records available for the last name Hirrit. For the veterans among your Hirrit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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