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Hrebec Family History

Hrebec 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: Reber, Rebel, Heber, Hebel, Hrabe, Greber, Huebel, Hrbek, Brabec

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Where is the Hrebec family from?

You can see how Hrebec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hrebec family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hrebec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hrebec families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hrebec's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hrebec families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hrebec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hrebec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hrebec. 38% of Hrebec men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hrebec women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hrebec were Clerk and Typist.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Typist
    34%

What Hrebec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Hrebec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hrebec 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hrebec. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hrebec. For the veterans among your Hrebec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hrebec lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hrebec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hrebec in 1964 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hrebec 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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