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Hirschy Family History

Hirschy Surname Meaning

Swiss French: diminutive of Hirsch.

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


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Where is the Hirschy family from?

You can see how Hirschy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hirschy family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirschy's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hirschy families in 1911.
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What did your Hirschy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirschy. 55% of Hirschy men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hirschy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirschy were Farm Hand and Saleslady.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Hirschy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hirschy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschy 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Hirschy. 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 321 military records available for the last name Hirschy. For the veterans among your Hirschy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hirschy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hirschy in 1962 was 90, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirschy 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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