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Origins of the Hurrell surname

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About the Hurrells

We have a total number of 20095 records for people with the last name Hurrell.

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Where do most Hurrells live?

In 1921, most Hurrells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hurrells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 18,800 records for the Hurrell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Hurrells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hurrell first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hurrells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hurrells in 1921
Dressmaker

76

General Servant Domestic

72

Domestic Servant

58

Laundress

52

Living On Own Means

48

Common Male occupations for Hurrells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

197

Farm Labourer

77

General Labourer

62

Farmer

49

Bricklayer

48

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