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Hirold Family History

Hirold 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: Harold, Herold, Herod, Hold, Hirota, Hild, Hirons, Hirose, Gerold

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Where is the Hirold family from?

You can see how Hirold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirold family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hirold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hirold families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirold's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hirold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirold 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 Hirold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirold 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 Hirold. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hirold. For the veterans among your Hirold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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