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Hirshman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hirschman . Americanized form of German Hirschmann .

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


Similar surnames: Hershman, Hirschman, Hibshman, Harshman, Hitsman, Hersman, Birman

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Where is the Hirshman family from?

You can see how Hirshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirshman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirshman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hirshman families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hirshman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hirshman families in 1911.
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What did your Hirshman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirshman. 27% of Hirshman men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Hirshman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirshman were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hirshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshman 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Hirshman. 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 291 military records available for the last name Hirshman. For the veterans among your Hirshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hirshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hirshman in 1957 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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