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Hlavinka Family History

Hlavinka Surname Meaning

Czech: from a diminutive of hlava ‘head’. Compare Hlavin.

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


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Where is the Hlavinka family from?

You can see how Hlavinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hlavinka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hlavinka families living in Texas. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hlavinka's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hlavinka families in 1920.
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What did your Hlavinka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hlavinka. 62% of Hlavinka 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
    62%
  • Cotton And Corn Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Hlavinka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Hlavinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlavinka 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Hlavinka. 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 148 military records available for the last name Hlavinka. For the veterans among your Hlavinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlavinka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Hlavinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hlavinka in 1959 was 49, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hlavinka 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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