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Hurb Family History

Hurb 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: Harb, Hurt, Herb, Hurm, Curb, Hurd, Hurn, Hur, Hurr, Horn

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Where is the Hurb family from?

You can see how Hurb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurb family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hurb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Hurb families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Hurb's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Hurb families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurb 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 Hurb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hurb. 100% of Hurb men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Hurb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurb 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hurb. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hurb. For the veterans among your Hurb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurb lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Hurb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hurb in 1981 was 75, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurb 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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