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Hrizak Family History

Hrizak 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: Krizan, Hrivnak, Ariza, Rozak, Rizk, Hrabak, Prazak, Hribar, Mizak

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Where is the Hrizak family from?

You can see how Hrizak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hrizak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hrizak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hrizak families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hrizak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hrizak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hrizak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hrizak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Hand and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hrizak. 100% of Hrizak men worked as a Mill Hand and 100% of Hrizak women worked as a 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

  • Mill Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Hrizak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Hrizak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hrizak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hrizak. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hrizak. For the veterans among your Hrizak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hrizak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Hrizak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hrizak in 1963 was 79, and 78 in 1995.

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