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Hirs Family History

Hirs 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: Hils, Hirst, Hiss, Hirn, Hirt, Hires, Hird, Hire, Hiers, Hirsh

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Where is the Hirs family from?

You can see how Hirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hirs family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hirs's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Hirs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirs 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 327 census records available for the last name Hirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirs 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Hirs. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hirs. For the veterans among your Hirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hirs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hirs in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirs 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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