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Hurzeler Family History

Hurzeler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hunzeker, Hutzler, Hurley, Huller, Herzer, Hurrell, Gurtler, Hunkler

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Where is the Hurzeler family from?

You can see how Hurzeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurzeler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hurzeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hurzeler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hurzeler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hurzeler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurzeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hurzeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Expressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hurzeler. 50% of Hurzeler men worked as an Expressman.

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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

  • Expressman
    50%
  • Poultry Man
    50%

What Hurzeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Hurzeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurzeler 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Hurzeler. 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 72 military records available for the last name Hurzeler. For the veterans among your Hurzeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurzeler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hurzeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hurzeler in 1966 was 68, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hurzeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurzeler 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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