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Hurdt Family History

Hurdt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hurst, Herdt, Hardt, Hurt, Hundt, Hurd, Hurtt, Hard, Hunt, Hutt

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Where is the Hurdt family from?

You can see how Hurdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurdt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hurdt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hurdt families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hurdt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hurdt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurdt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hurdt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hurdt. 48% of Hurdt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

What Hurdt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Hurdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurdt 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Hurdt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Hurdt. For the veterans among your Hurdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurdt lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hurdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hurdt in 1947 was 57, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hurdt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurdt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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