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Hurr Family History

Hurr Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): possibly a shortened form of Hurry.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hurr family from?

You can see how Hurr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurr families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Hurr families living in Suffolk. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hurr's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hurr families in 1891.
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What did your Hurr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hurr. 60% of Hurr men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Hurr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hurr were Fisherman (longshore) and Unpaid House Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Grocer Retired
    20%
  • Fisherman (longshore)
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    5%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    5%

What Hurr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hurr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurr 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Hurr. 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 678 military records available for the last name Hurr. For the veterans among your Hurr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hurr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hurr in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hurr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurr 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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