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Hourgil Family History

Hourgil 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: Virgil, Council, Bourgoin, Goupil, Hornik, Murgia, Orgel, Horgan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hourgil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Hourgil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hourgil 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hourgil. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Hourgil. For the veterans among your Hourgil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hourgil lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Hourgil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hourgil in 1968 was 81, and 79 in 1983.

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