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Hirschland Family History

Hirschland 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: Hirschman, Hirschmann, Hirschfeld, Hirschler, Kirschling, Highland

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Where is the Hirschland family from?

You can see how Hirschland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hirschland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hirschland families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hirschland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirschland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hirschland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hirschland. 100% of Hirschland men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hirschland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Hirschland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschland 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Hirschland. 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 142 military records available for the last name Hirschland. For the veterans among your Hirschland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hirschland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hirschland in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirschland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirschland 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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