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Hjorth Name Meaning

Scandinavian: variant of Hjort .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Horth, Hjort, Porth, Harth, Korth, Forth, Howorth, Hirth, Haworth

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Where is the Hjorth family from?

You can see how Hjorth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjorth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hjorth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Hjorth families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjorth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hjorth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hjorth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hjorth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hjorth. 18% of Hjorth men worked as a Clerk and 67% of Hjorth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hjorth were Farmer and 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

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hjorth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjorth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hjorth. 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 430 military records available for the last name Hjorth. For the veterans among your Hjorth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjorth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hjorth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hjorth in 1959 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

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