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Hursh Family History

Hursh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Hirsch.

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


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Where is the Hursh family from?

You can see how Hursh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hursh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hursh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Hursh families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hursh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hursh families in 1891.
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What did your Hursh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hursh. 89% of Hursh 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
    89%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hursh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hursh 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Hursh. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hursh. For the veterans among your Hursh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hursh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hursh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hursh in 1951 was 33, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hursh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hursh 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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