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Hurford Family History

Hurford Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Somerset): variant of Hereford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hurford family from?

You can see how Hurford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 286 Hurford families living in Somerset. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hurford's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hurford families in 1891.
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What did your Hurford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hurford. 15% of Hurford men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Hurford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hurford were Retired Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Retired Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Hurford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hurford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hurford. For the veterans among your Hurford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurford lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hurford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hurford in 1953 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurford 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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