This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hurgh family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hurgh Family History

Hurgh 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: Hugh, Burgh, Hursh, Haugh, Hurst, Burg, Horch, Huron, High, Burge

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hurgh family from?

You can see how Hurgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurgh family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Hurgh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hurgh families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hurgh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hurgh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurgh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hurgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Hurgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurgh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hurgh

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Hurgh. 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.

View all Hurgh immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Hurgh. For the veterans among your Hurgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hurgh military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hurgh family history

Discover More

What is the average Hurgh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurgh 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hurgh family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial