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Hurlbutt Family History

Hurlbutt Name Meaning

English: variant of Hurlbut .

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


Similar surnames: Hurlburt, Hulburt, Hurlbert, Hurlbut, Hulett, Cubitt, Mullett, Huett

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Where is the Hurlbutt family from?

You can see how Hurlbutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurlbutt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurlbutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hurlbutt families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hurlbutt's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hurlbutt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurlbutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hurlbutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hurlbutt. 32% of Hurlbutt men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hurlbutt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hurlbutt were Mechanic and Seamstress. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hurlbutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurlbutt 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Hurlbutt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 789 military records available for the last name Hurlbutt. For the veterans among your Hurlbutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurlbutt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hurlbutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hurlbutt in 1955 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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