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Hurgen Family History

Hurgen 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: Horgen, Hurtgen, Burgen, Hagen, Burger, Harben, Harden, Uren, Haren

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Where is the Hurgen family from?

You can see how Hurgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurgen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hurgen family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hurgen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hurgen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Hurgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurgen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hurgen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hurgen. For the veterans among your Hurgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurgen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Hurgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hurgen in 1978 was 71, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurgen 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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