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Hurlbutt Family History

Hurlbutt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hurlbut.

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


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Where is the Hurlbutt family from?

You can see how Hurlbutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurlbutt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurlbutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Hurlbutt families living in Flintshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hurlbutt's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Hurlbutt families in 1891.
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What did your Hurlbutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hurlbutt. 79% of Hurlbutt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    22%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hurlbutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurlbutt 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Hurlbutt. 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 789 military records available for the last name Hurlbutt. For the veterans among your Hurlbutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurlbutt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hurlbutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hurlbutt in 1955 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurlbutt 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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