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Horvak Family History

Horvak 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: Horvat, Hornak, Horak, Horvath, Borak, Horan, Hornik, Hodak, Horgan

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Where is the Horvak family from?

You can see how Horvak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horvak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Horvak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horvak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Horvak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Horvak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horvak 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Horvak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Horvak. For the veterans among your Horvak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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