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Hirniak Family History

Hirniak Surname 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: Hornik, Hornak, Hirning, Gorniak, Harnick, Cherniak, Hornyak, Hornick

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Where is the Hirniak family from?

You can see how Hirniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hirniak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirniak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirniak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Hirniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirniak 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Hirniak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Hirniak. For the veterans among your Hirniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirniak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hirniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hirniak in 1964 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirniak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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