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Hurrington Family History

Hurrington 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: Harrington, Burrington, Herrington, Currington, Purrington

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Where is the Hurrington family from?

You can see how Hurrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurrington family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurrington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Hurrington families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hurrington's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hurrington families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurrington 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 Hurrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hurrington. 67% of Hurrington men worked as a Farming and 60% of Hurrington women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hurrington were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Hurrington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Hurrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurrington 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hurrington. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hurrington. For the veterans among your Hurrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurrington lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hurrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hurrington in 1966 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurrington 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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