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Hierro Family History

Hierro Surname Meaning

Spanish: from hierro ‘iron’ (from Latin ferrum) used as a nickname denoting someone who was strong or as a metonymic occupational name for someone who produced or worked iron;

or a habitational name from a place called Hierro in Burgos province or from the Isla del Hierro one of the Canary Islands.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hierro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hierro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hierro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hierro families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hierro's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hierro families in 1911.
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What did your Hierro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hierro. 100% of Hierro men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Hierro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hierro 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Hierro. 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 123 military records available for the last name Hierro. For the veterans among your Hierro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hierro lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hierro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hierro in 1948 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hierro 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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