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Hirvela Family History

Hirvela 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: Kivela, Jarvela, Harvell, Harvel, Hirzel, Hively, Harvey, Marvel

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Where is the Hirvela family from?

You can see how Hirvela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirvela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hirvela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hirvela family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirvela's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hirvela families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirvela 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 Hirvela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hirvela. 43% of Hirvela men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Poultry Man
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Hirvela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Hirvela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirvela 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Hirvela. 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 63 military records available for the last name Hirvela. For the veterans among your Hirvela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirvela lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hirvela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hirvela in 1956 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirvela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirvela 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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