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Hiersekorn Family History

Hiersekorn 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: Prieskorn, Hirschhorn, Haberkorn, Pierson, Hereford, Herson

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Where is the Hiersekorn family from?

You can see how Hiersekorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiersekorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hiersekorn families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiersekorn's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hiersekorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiersekorn 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 27 census records available for the last name Hiersekorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiersekorn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hiersekorn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hiersekorn. For the veterans among your Hiersekorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiersekorn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Hiersekorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hiersekorn in 1967 was 77, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiersekorn 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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