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Origins of the Hurrey surname

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About the Hurreys

We have a total number of 949 records for people with the last name Hurrey.

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Where do most Hurreys live?

In 1921, most Hurreys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hurreys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 822 records for the Hurrey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1889.

Who were Hurreys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hurreys.

What are the most common Hurrey first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Hurreys

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

Common Female occupations for Hurreys in 1921
Domestic Servant

10

General Servant Domestic

6

Cook Domestic

3

Cotton Weaver

3

Housekeeper

3

Common Male occupations for Hurreys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

10

Farmer

8

Labr

5

Shoe Maker

5

Chair Maker

3

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