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Hirte Family History

Hirte Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hirt.

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


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Where is the Hirte family from?

You can see how Hirte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirte family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hirte families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hirte family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirte's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirte 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 Hirte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirte. 39% of Hirte men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hirte women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Lineman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hirte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Hirte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirte 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Hirte. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hirte. For the veterans among your Hirte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hirte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hirte in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirte 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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