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Hirner Family History

Hirner Surname Meaning

German:: topographic name for someone who lived by a swamp German Hirn or on a horn (of land) (see Hirn).

Possibly a variant of Hürner itself a variant of Hörner (see Horner).

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


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Where is the Hirner family from?

You can see how Hirner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Hirner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hirner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hirner families in 1880.
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What did your Hirner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirner. 40% of Hirner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hirner women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Barber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hirner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirner 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Hirner. 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 805 military records available for the last name Hirner. For the veterans among your Hirner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hirner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hirner in 1962 was 74, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirner 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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