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Hurlstone Family History

Hurlstone Surname Meaning

see Hurlston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hurlstone family from?

You can see how Hurlstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurlstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hurlstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Hurlstone families living in Staffordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hurlstone's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hurlstone families in 1891.
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What did your Hurlstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Poultryman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hurlstone. 50% of Hurlstone men worked as a Poultryman and 88% of Hurlstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hurlstone were Cowman and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Poultryman
    50%
  • Cowman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hurlstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurlstone 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Hurlstone. 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 166 military records available for the last name Hurlstone. For the veterans among your Hurlstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurlstone lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Hurlstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hurlstone in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 2000.

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