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Hourie Family History

Hourie 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: Lourie, Horie, Nourie, House, Bourne, Houle, Norrie, Corrie, Houze

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Where is the Hourie family from?

You can see how Hourie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hourie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hourie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Hourie families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hourie's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hourie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hourie 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 Hourie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hourie. 26% of Hourie men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Fisherman
    8%

What Hourie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hourie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hourie 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Hourie. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hourie. For the veterans among your Hourie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hourie lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Hourie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hourie in 1983 was 89, and 93 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hourie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hourie 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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