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Hurlocker Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hurlacher see Horlacher .

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


Similar surnames: Herlocker, Hulcher, Crocker, Recker, Unzicker, Brucker, Carlock

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Where is the Hurlocker family from?

You can see how Hurlocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurlocker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hurlocker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Hurlocker families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hurlocker's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hurlocker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurlocker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hurlocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hurlocker. 36% of Hurlocker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hurlocker women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hurlocker were Weaver and Weaver. .

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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
    36%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Day Labor
    15%
  • Weaver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Household
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%
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What Hurlocker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Hurlocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurlocker 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hurlocker. 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 202 military records available for the last name Hurlocker. For the veterans among your Hurlocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurlocker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hurlocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hurlocker in 1945 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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