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Hirshan Family History

Hirshan 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: Hirshman, Horsman, Hilsman, Hibshman, Hersman, Hershman, Hirschman

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Where is the Hirshan family from?

You can see how Hirshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirshan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirshan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hirshan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirshan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirshan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirshan 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 51 census records available for the last name Hirshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hirshan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hirshan. For the veterans among your Hirshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Hirshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hirshan in 1973 was 76, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirshan 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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