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Hiers Family History

Hiers Surname Meaning

Flemish: possibly a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of millet Dutch gierst Middle Dutch geerst heers hirse.

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


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Where is the Hiers family from?

You can see how Hiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hiers families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hiers families in 1911.
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What did your Hiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiers. 25% of Hiers men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Hiers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiers were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Seamstress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiers 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Hiers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hiers. For the veterans among your Hiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hiers in 1949 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiers 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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