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Hurtig Family History

Hurtig Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Middle High German hurtec German hurtig ‘brisk rapid’. Swedish: soldier's name from hurtig ‘brisk rapid’.

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


Similar surnames: Lustig, Fertig, Herzig, Hurt, Luftig, Hurter, Hartig, Harig, Horter

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Where is the Hurtig family from?

You can see how Hurtig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurtig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hurtig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hurtig families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hurtig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hurtig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurtig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hurtig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Manager was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hurtig. 50% of Hurtig men worked as a Manager. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Manager
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hurtig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurtig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hurtig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hurtig. For the veterans among your Hurtig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurtig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hurtig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hurtig in 1962 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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