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Hour Family History

Hour 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: Pour, Hoar, Hou, Houx, Bour, Houy, Houg, Horr, Hout, Gour

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Where is the Hour family from?

You can see how Hour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hour family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hour families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hour's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hour families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hour 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 Hour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hour. 25% of Hour men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Hour women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hour were Farm Operator and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Owner
    13%
  • Superintendent
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Hour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hour 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Hour. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Hour. For the veterans among your Hour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hour lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Hour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hour in 1990 was 75, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hour 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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