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Hurndon Family History

Hurndon 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: Herndon, Hunton, Hurston, Huron, Dundon, Hendon, Purdon, Hernon

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Where is the Hurndon family from?

You can see how Hurndon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurndon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurndon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hurndon families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hurndon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hurndon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurndon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hurndon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hurndon. 77% of Hurndon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hurndon women worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hurndon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurndon 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hurndon. 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 274 military records available for the last name Hurndon. For the veterans among your Hurndon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurndon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hurndon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hurndon in 1962 was 70, and 70 in 2002.

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