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Hurvitz Family History

Hurvitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Horowitz.

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


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Where is the Hurvitz family from?

You can see how Hurvitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurvitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hurvitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hurvitz families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hurvitz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hurvitz families in 1891.
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What did your Hurvitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hurvitz. 35% of Hurvitz men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Hurvitz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hurvitz were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hurvitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurvitz 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Hurvitz. 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 331 military records available for the last name Hurvitz. For the veterans among your Hurvitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurvitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hurvitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hurvitz in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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