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Hirtz Name Meaning

German: variant of Hirz and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Hertz, Girtz, Hirth, Hiltz, Hartz, Hirte, Kirtz, Hitz, Hirt, Harts

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Where is the Hirtz family from?

You can see how Hirtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirtz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hirtz families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hirtz's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hirtz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirtz. 19% of Hirtz men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Hirtz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirtz were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hirtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirtz 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 Hirtz. 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 650 military records available for the last name Hirtz. For the veterans among your Hirtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirtz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hirtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hirtz in 1959 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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