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Hojak Family History

Hojak 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: Hodak, Hoak, Horak, Hook, Kozak, Hock, Oak, Dolak, Hoad, Hajek

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Where is the Hojak family from?

You can see how Hojak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hojak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hojak families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Hojak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hojak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hojak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hojak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hojak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hojak. 100% of Hojak men worked as a 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
    100%

What Hojak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hojak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hojak 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hojak. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hojak. For the veterans among your Hojak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hojak lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Hojak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hojak in 1977 was 65, and 48 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hojak 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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