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Hrapek Family History

Hrapek 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: Hajek, Capek, Draper, Radek, Grapes, Raper, Hasek, Krape, Graper

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Where is the Hrapek family from?

You can see how Hrapek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hrapek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hrapek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hrapek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hrapek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hrapek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Hrapek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hrapek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hrapek. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hrapek. For the veterans among your Hrapek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hrapek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hrapek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hrapek in 1962 was 33, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hrapek 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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