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Hlavik Family History

Hlavik 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: Hladik, Slavik, Hlavin, Lavin, Slavin, Glavin, Lanik, Flavin, Lavis

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Where is the Hlavik family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hlavik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hlavik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hlavik. 100% of Hlavik men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Hlavik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlavik 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hlavik. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hlavik. For the veterans among your Hlavik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlavik lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Hlavik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hlavik in 1970 was 52, and 62 in 1979.

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