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Hirshfield Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Hirschfeld .

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


Similar surnames: Harshfield, Hirschfield, Hershfield, Birchfield, Hartsfield

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Where is the Hirshfield family from?

You can see how Hirshfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirshfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirshfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Hirshfield families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hirshfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirshfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirshfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirshfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirshfield. 35% of Hirshfield men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hirshfield women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirshfield were Clerk and 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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Sales Lady
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hirshfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshfield 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Hirshfield. 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 394 military records available for the last name Hirshfield. For the veterans among your Hirshfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshfield lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hirshfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hirshfield in 1958 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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