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Hlinak Family History

Hlinak 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: Klink, Flink, Link, Hrivnak, Lina, Lisak, Hornak, Mlinar, Hanak, Hink

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Where is the Hlinak family from?

You can see how Hlinak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hlinak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hlinak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Hlinak families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hlinak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hlinak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hlinak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hlinak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hlinak. 64% of Hlinak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hlinak women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Hlinak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Hlinak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlinak 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hlinak. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hlinak. For the veterans among your Hlinak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlinak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hlinak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hlinak in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2002.

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