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Hjort Family History

Hjort Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from hjort ‘deer stag’. Danish and Norwegian (of Danish origin): nickname from hjort ‘deer stag’.

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


Similar surnames: Hart, Bjorn, Horn, Bjork, Host, Holt, Kort, Mort, Horth, Hjorth

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Where is the Hjort family from?

You can see how Hjort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjort family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hjort families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hjort family living in Cornwall. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hjort's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 3 other counties had the highest population of Hjort families in 1891.
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What did your Hjort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hjort. 18% of Hjort men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hjort women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hjort were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hjort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjort 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hjort. 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 406 military records available for the last name Hjort. For the veterans among your Hjort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjort lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hjort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hjort in 1956 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

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