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Hletko Family History

Hletko 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: Lesko, Plesko, Hresko, Platko, Leto, Petko, Lefko, Herko, Heck, Leo

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Where is the Hletko family from?

You can see how Hletko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hletko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hletko families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hletko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hletko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hletko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hletko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hletko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Hletko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hletko 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hletko. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hletko. For the veterans among your Hletko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hletko lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hletko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hletko in 1969 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hletko 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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