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Hirist Family History

Hirist 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: Hirst, Herbst, Hurst, Horst, Grist, Christ, Crist, Hirose, Herst

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Where is the Hirist family from?

You can see how Hirist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirist family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hirist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hirist families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirist's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hirist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirist 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 Hirist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirist 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hirist. 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 Hirist. For the veterans among your Hirist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirist lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Hirist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hirist in 1977 was 72, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirist 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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