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Hirby Family History

Hirby 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: Kirby, Irby, Hilby, Higby, Darby, Hornby, Harb, Hubby, Harty, Hardy

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Where is the Hirby family from?

You can see how Hirby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hirby families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Hirby families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hirby's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hirby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hirby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirby. 56% of Hirby men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hirby women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirby were Labor and Stenographer.

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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
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Hirby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Hirby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirby 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Hirby. 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 85 military records available for the last name Hirby. For the veterans among your Hirby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirby lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Hirby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hirby in 1946 was 69, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirby 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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