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Hiris Family History

Hiris Surname Meaning

German: dialect form of Hirsch ‘deer stag’. This is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar).

See also Jellen.

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


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You can see how Hiris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiris family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Hiris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiris family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hiris's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hiris families in 1920.
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What did your Hiris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiris. 100% of Hiris women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Hiris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiris 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Hiris. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hiris. For the veterans among your Hiris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hiris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hiris in 1964 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiris 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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