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Hladik Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Hladík) is an occupational name for a finisher or polisher of furniture, deriving from a term in Czech hladit and Slovak hladiť, meaning 'to polish or burnish'.

This term is related to hladký, which translates to 'smooth'. In the Czech language, the word hladík also serves as a technical term in carpentry, indicating a specific type of rasp or plane.

Additionally, Hladík can function as a nickname derived from hladký, meaning 'smooth'.

The name includes the diminutive suffix -ík, which often denotes smallness or endearment in Slavic languages.

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


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You can see how Hladik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hladik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hladik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Hladik families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hladik's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hladik families in 1911.
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What did your Hladik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hladik. 27% of Hladik men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Hladik women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hladik were Salesman and Fancy Stitch.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Glove Maker
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Fancy Stitch
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 793 immigration records available for the last name Hladik. 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 951 military records available for the last name Hladik. For the veterans among your Hladik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hladik lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hladik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hladik in 1948 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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