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Hriniak Family History

Hriniak 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: Hrivnak, Srinivas, Brink, Pozniak, Wozniak, Hornik, Huenink, Lesniak

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Hriniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hriniak 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hriniak. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hriniak. For the veterans among your Hriniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hriniak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hriniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hriniak in 1965 was 59, and 89 in 2002.

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