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Hurish Family History

Hurish 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: Huish, Hursh, Urish, Burich, Hurst, Duris, Suresh, Krish, Drish

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Where is the Hurish family from?

You can see how Hurish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hurish family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hurish's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hurish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hurish ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hurish ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Hurish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurish 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hurish. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hurish. For the veterans among your Hurish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Hurish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hurish in 1967 was 90, and 89 in 1984.

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