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Hrbek Family History

Hrbek Surname Meaning

Czech: descriptive name for a hunchback from a diminutive of hrb ‘hump’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hrbek family from?

You can see how Hrbek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hrbek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hrbek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hrbek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hrbek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hrbek families in 1880.
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What did your Hrbek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hrbek. 22% of Hrbek men 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
    22%
  • Tailor
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

What Hrbek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Hrbek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hrbek 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Hrbek. 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 388 military records available for the last name Hrbek. For the veterans among your Hrbek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hrbek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hrbek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hrbek in 1961 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hrbek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hrbek 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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