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Hlas Family History

Hlas 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: Haas, Plas, Glas, Klas, Halas, Blas, Hlad, Alas, Han, Hay

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Where is the Hlas family from?

You can see how Hlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hlas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hlas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hlas families living in Iowa. This was about 15% of all the recorded Hlas's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hlas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hlas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hlas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hlas. 43% of Hlas men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hlas women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Loading Rock
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Hlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlas 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hlas. 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 159 military records available for the last name Hlas. For the veterans among your Hlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hlas in 1964 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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