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Hirtle Family History

Hirtle Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Hirtl a diminutive of Hirt.

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


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Where is the Hirtle family from?

You can see how Hirtle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirtle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hirtle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 294 Hirtle families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 99% of all the recorded Hirtle's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hirtle families in 1911.
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What did your Hirtle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hirtle. 45% of Hirtle men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hirtle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirtle were Farmers Son and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Hirtle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hirtle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirtle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hirtle. 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 750 military records available for the last name Hirtle. For the veterans among your Hirtle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirtle lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hirtle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hirtle in 1940 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirtle 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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