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Hnatow Family History

Hnatow 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: Heaton, Hnat, Flatow, Satow, Hnath, Hata, Hector, Hilton, Hatton

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Where is the Hnatow family from?

You can see how Hnatow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hnatow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hnatow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hnatow family living in Delaware. This was about 14% of all the recorded Hnatow's in USA. Delaware and 6 other states had the highest population of Hnatow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hnatow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hnatow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Hnatow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hnatow 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Hnatow. 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 90 military records available for the last name Hnatow. For the veterans among your Hnatow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hnatow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hnatow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hnatow in 1960 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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