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Hurdiss Family History

Hurdiss Surname Meaning

From Middle English hurdis (Old French hordëiz), the term refers to a ‘framework made of wattles, hurdle, or an object e.g. palisade constructed of hurdles’.

It is perhaps indicative of a maker of hurdles, highlighting the craftsmanship involved in creating these structures.

The word captures the essence of constructing barriers or enclosures using natural materials.

This historical context underscores the significance of hurdles in both functional and symbolic terms.

Ultimately, hurdles played a crucial role in various aspects of life and construction during that era.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Hurdiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurdiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hurdiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Hurdiss families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hurdiss's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hurdiss families in 1891.
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What did your Hurdiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hurdiss. 84% of Hurdiss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpd Domest Duties
    17%

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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Hurdiss. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hurdiss. For the veterans among your Hurdiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Hurdiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hurdiss in 1981 was 82, and 57 in 1999.

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