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Hurlston Family History

Hurlston Surname Meaning

from Hurleston (Cheshire) which is recorded as Hurdleston in 1278. The place-name derives from Old English hyrdel ‘hurdle’ (genitive hyrdeles) + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

variant of Huddleston found side by side with Hurlston in Bradford (WR Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hurlston family from?

You can see how Hurlston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurlston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hurlston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Hurlston families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hurlston's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hurlston families in 1911.
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What did your Hurlston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hurlston. 100% of Hurlston men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Hurlston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    7%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 190 military records available for the last name Hurlston. For the veterans among your Hurlston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurlston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hurlston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hurlston in 1966 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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