Origins of the Hurwitz surname

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    In 1921, most Hurwitzes lived in yorkshire

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    1,800 Hurwitz Travel & migration records
    350 Hurwitzes found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Hurwitz

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    What are the most common Hurwitz first names?

    Samuel

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    Rose

    Sarah

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    Common jobs for Hurwitzes

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

    Commmon female occupations for Hurwitzes in 1921

    At School

    3

    Cap Maker

    2

    Midwife

    2

    None

    2

    Assisting In Business

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Hurwitzes in 1921

    Salespersons

    10

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    8

    Sales Clerks

    7

    Bookkeepers And Cashiers

    6

    Foremen

    5

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