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Hlavac Family History

Hlavac Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Hlaváč): from hlava ‘head’ applied as a nickname for an important person a clever one or someone with a large head.

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


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Where is the Hlavac family from?

You can see how Hlavac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hlavac family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hlavac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hlavac families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hlavac's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hlavac families in 1891.
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What did your Hlavac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hlavac. 32% of Hlavac men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Hlavac women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hlavac were Mechanic and Servant.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Servant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hlavac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlavac 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Hlavac. 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 645 military records available for the last name Hlavac. For the veterans among your Hlavac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlavac lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hlavac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hlavac in 1958 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hlavac 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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