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Hurdy Family History

Hurdy 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: Hardy, Purdy, Huddy, Hurry, Hudy, Hurd, Murdy, Hard, Bury, Hurst

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Where is the Hurdy family from?

You can see how Hurdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurdy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Hurdy families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hurdy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hurdy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurdy 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 Hurdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hurdy. 59% of Hurdy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hurdy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hurdy were Clerk and School Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
  • School Teacher
    17%

What Hurdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hurdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurdy 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Hurdy. 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 143 military records available for the last name Hurdy. For the veterans among your Hurdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurdy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Hurdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hurdy in 1968 was 79, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hurdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurdy 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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