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Hvizdak Family History

Hvizdak 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: Bizjak, Vida, Hodak, Hrivnak, Svitak, Haidar, Vidal, Hudak, Mizak

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Where is the Hvizdak family from?

You can see how Hvizdak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hvizdak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hvizdak family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hvizdak's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Hvizdak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hvizdak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hvizdak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hvizdak. 56% of Hvizdak men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Hvizdak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hvizdak were Coal Loader and Housework. .

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Coal Loader
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Hvizdak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hvizdak 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Hvizdak. 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 115 military records available for the last name Hvizdak. For the veterans among your Hvizdak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hvizdak lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hvizdak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hvizdak in 1945 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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