Researching Harold Hirsch
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 144 people with the Hirsch surname? In that year Hirsch was ranked number 3435 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Harold means "army-power" and is of English origin.
Records of Harold Hirsch on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Harold Hirsch and the Hirsch Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 18229 people with the Hirsch surname in the USA? Hirsch is ranked number 151 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Harold Hirsch
Harold Hirsch
Harold D. Hirsch (October 19, 1881 – September 25, 1939) was a student at the University of Georgia from 1898 to 1901 who also played football for his alma mater. After graduation from the University of Georgia, he studied law at Columbia University and later became general counsel for The Coca-Cola Company, serving in that capacity for more than thirty years.
Hirsch was the co-developer of the unique shape of the iconic Coca-Cola bottle and its logo in 1913 with Earl Dean. In 1932, a new building was funded and completed for the University of Georgia School of Law that was named "Harold Hirsch Hall" to honor Hirsch for his contributions to the University of Georgia School of Law.
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