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Hurks Family History

Hurks 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: Purks, Burks, Hucks, Turk, Hurst, Huss, Huck, Burns, Duris, Buras

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Where is the Hurks family from?

You can see how Hurks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hurks families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hurks families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hurks's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hurks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hurks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hurks. 100% of Hurks men worked as a Common Laborer. .

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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

  • Common Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Hurks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurks 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hurks. 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 42 military records available for the last name Hurks. For the veterans among your Hurks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurks lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Hurks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hurks in 1969 was 62, and 58 in 2002.

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