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Hladek Family History

Hladek 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: Hladik, Sladek, Chladek, Blazek, Hader, Hajek, Lade, Blades, Lasek

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Where is the Hladek family from?

You can see how Hladek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hladek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hladek families living in Kansas. This was about 13% of all the recorded Hladek's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Hladek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hladek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hladek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hladek. 48% of Hladek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

What Hladek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Hladek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hladek 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Hladek. 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 121 military records available for the last name Hladek. For the veterans among your Hladek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hladek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hladek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hladek in 1963 was 67, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hladek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hladek 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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