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Hirdes Family History

Hirdes 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: Hindes, Hires, Harden, Hermes, Hines, Herder, Harder, Cordes, Hodes

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Where is the Hirdes family from?

You can see how Hirdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirdes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hirdes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hirdes families living in British Columbia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hirdes's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hirdes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirdes 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 Hirdes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirdes. 29% of Hirdes men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hirdes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirdes were Sign Painter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Sign Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hirdes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Hirdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirdes 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Hirdes. 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 90 military records available for the last name Hirdes. For the veterans among your Hirdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirdes lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hirdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hirdes in 1949 was 48, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirdes 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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