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Early Origins of the Hirtle family

The surname Hirtle was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Hirtle family

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Hirtle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Horther, Horter, Hirther, Hirter, Hirth, Hirtel and many more.

Early Notables of the Hirtle family

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Migration of the Hirtle family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Georg Horthler, who came to Philadelphia in 1754; and E. Horther, who arrived in New Orleans in 1850.


Halifax Explosion
  • Mr. William A.  Hirtle (1861-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 1
  • Mr. Carl O.  Hirtle (1899-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 1


  1. Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance


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