Hire History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Hire family

The surname Hire was first found in Germany, where the name Haar came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Hire family

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Hire Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Haar, Haaren, Har, Hare, Haren, Hares and others.

Early Notables of the Hire family

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Hire migration to the United States +

Hire Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Septimus Samuel Hire, who arrived in New Orleans sometime between 1868 and 1898

Hire migration to Canada +

Hire Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

James Hire, who settled in Toronto in 1844

Contemporary Notables of the name Hire (post 1700) +

Captain, U.S. Navy Kathryn P. "Kay" Hire (b. 1959), NASA Astronaut with over 711 hours in space