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Hlavacek Family History

Hlavacek Surname Meaning

Czech (Hlaváček): from a diminutive of Hlaváč (see Hlavac).

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


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Where is the Hlavacek family from?

You can see how Hlavacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hlavacek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hlavacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hlavacek families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hlavacek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hlavacek families in 1880.
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What did your Hlavacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hlavacek. 18% of Hlavacek men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hlavacek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hlavacek were Baker and Bookkeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Baker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Finisher
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

What Hlavacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hlavacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlavacek 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Hlavacek. 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 486 military records available for the last name Hlavacek. For the veterans among your Hlavacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlavacek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hlavacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hlavacek in 1952 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hlavacek 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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