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Hurkley Family History

Hurkley 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: Hurley, Burkley, Hartley, Buckley, Murley, Harley, Turley, Huntley

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Where is the Hurkley family from?

You can see how Hurkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurkley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurkley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hurkley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hurkley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hurkley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurkley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hurkley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Hurkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurkley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hurkley. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hurkley. For the veterans among your Hurkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurkley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Hurkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hurkley in 1973 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

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