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Hurd Name Meaning

English: variant of Heard .

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


Similar surnames: Hird, Herd, Hard, Burd, Hurt, Hurn, Hord, Gard, Rud, Jud

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Where is the Hurd family from?

You can see how Hurd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 157 Hurd families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hurd's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hurd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hurd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hurd. 16% of Hurd men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Hurd women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hurd were Truck Driver 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Teacher
    6%
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Census Records

There are 124,000 census records available for the last name Hurd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurd 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Hurd. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Hurd. For the veterans among your Hurd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurd lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hurd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hurd in 1942 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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