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Hurelle Family History

Hurelle 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: Helle, Hurrell, Nuelle, Hjelle, Hurrle, Hurdle, Ruelle, Durell

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Where is the Hurelle family from?

You can see how Hurelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hurelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hurelle family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hurelle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hurelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hurelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hurelle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Hurelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurelle 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hurelle. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hurelle. For the veterans among your Hurelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurelle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hurelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hurelle in 1971 was 84, and 80 in 2001.

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