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Hurtis Family History

Hurtis 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: Curtis, Hurtig, Hartis, Kurtis, Burtis, Harris, Duris, Martis, Artis

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Where is the Hurtis family from?

You can see how Hurtis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurtis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hurtis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Hurtis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hurtis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hurtis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurtis 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 Hurtis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hurtis. 50% of Hurtis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hurtis women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hurtis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Hurtis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurtis 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Hurtis. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hurtis. For the veterans among your Hurtis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurtis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hurtis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hurtis in 1967 was 86, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurtis 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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