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Hurch Family History

Hurch Name 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: Horch, Urch, Burch, Church, Murch, Huch, Hutch, Hursh, March, Hirsch

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Where is the Hurch family from?

You can see how Hurch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hurch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hurch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hurch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hurch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurch 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 Hurch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hurch. 29% of Hurch men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hurch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hurch were Velvet Weaver and Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Velvet Weaver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • House Keeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hurch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurch 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Hurch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hurch. For the veterans among your Hurch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurch lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Hurch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hurch in 1979 was 76, and 65 in 1990.

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