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Hlivka Family History

Hlivka 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: Slivka, Hlavka, Oliva, Lipka, Sliva, Glinka, Polivka, Liska, Pliska

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What did your Hlivka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hlivka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Hlivka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlivka 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Hlivka. 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 58 military records available for the last name Hlivka. For the veterans among your Hlivka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlivka lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Hlivka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hlivka in 1979 was 75, and 91 in 2003.

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