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Hurlburt Family History

Hurlburt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hurlbut.

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


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Where is the Hurlburt family from?

You can see how Hurlburt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurlburt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurlburt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hurlburt families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hurlburt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hurlburt families in 1891.
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What did your Hurlburt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hurlburt. 19% of Hurlburt men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Hurlburt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hurlburt were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hurlburt. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hurlburt. For the veterans among your Hurlburt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurlburt lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hurlburt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hurlburt in 1943 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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