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

Similar surnames: Burriss, Hurless, Curtiss, Harriss, Furniss, Purkiss, Audiss, Harris, Burgess, Hurst

884	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
31	Military Records
24	Immigration Records
479	Census and Voter Lists
640	Member Trees

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Where is the Hurdiss family from?

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.

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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.

Unpaid domestic duties

84%

unpd domest duties

17%

What Hurdiss family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 479 census records available for the last name Hurdiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurdiss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

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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Military Records

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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What is the average Hurdiss lifespan?

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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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

Where is the Hurdiss family from?

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.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

84%

unpd domest duties

17%

What Hurdiss family records will you find?

What is the average Hurdiss lifespan?

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.

Hurdiss Family History

Hurdiss Surname Meaning

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Hurdiss Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Hurdiss

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Where is the Hurdiss family from?

What did your Hurdiss ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Hurdiss family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Hurdiss lifespan?

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