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Hrobak Family History

Hrobak 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: Hrabak, Chrobak, Robak, Hodak, Kobak, Hoak, Rozak, Hrovat, Rybak

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Where is the Hrobak family from?

You can see how Hrobak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hrobak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hrobak families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hrobak's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Hrobak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hrobak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hrobak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hrobak. 59% of Hrobak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hrobak women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist Helper
    12%
  • Coal Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Hrobak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Hrobak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hrobak 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Hrobak. 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 100 military records available for the last name Hrobak. For the veterans among your Hrobak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hrobak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hrobak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hrobak in 1963 was 84, and 82 in 2003.

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