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Hurtt Family History

Hurtt Surname Meaning

Altered form of Hurt.

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


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Where is the Hurtt family from?

You can see how Hurtt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurtt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurtt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Hurtt families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hurtt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hurtt families in 1891.
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What did your Hurtt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hurtt. 21% of Hurtt men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hurtt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hurtt were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Farmer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hurtt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurtt 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Hurtt. 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 Hurtt. For the veterans among your Hurtt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurtt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hurtt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hurtt in 1950 was 22, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurtt 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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