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Hlivak Family History

Hlivak 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: Oliva, Livas, Sliva, Hrivnak, Lisak, Olivas, Spivak, Sivak, Hlavac

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Where is the Hlivak family from?

You can see how Hlivak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hlivak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hlivak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hlivak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hlivak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hlivak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hlivak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hlivak. 100% of Hlivak women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Hlivak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlivak 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hlivak. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hlivak. For the veterans among your Hlivak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlivak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hlivak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hlivak in 1966 was 93, and 80 in 2002.

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