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Hourt Family History

Hourt 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: Court, Hurt, Hout, Hort, Houpt, Hoult, Horn, Hunt, Hutt, Mort

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Where is the Hourt family from?

You can see how Hourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hourt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hourt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hourt family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hourt's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hourt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hourt 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 Hourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hourt. 67% of Hourt 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 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Common Labor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Hourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hourt 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hourt. 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 85 military records available for the last name Hourt. For the veterans among your Hourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hourt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hourt in 1969 was 65, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hourt 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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