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Hynek Family History

Hynek Surname Meaning

Czech: from a Czech pet form of the German personal name Heinrich (see Henry).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hynek family from?

You can see how Hynek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hynek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hynek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hynek families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hynek's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hynek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hynek 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 Hynek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hynek. 35% of Hynek men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Hynek women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hynek were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hynek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hynek 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Hynek. 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 650 military records available for the last name Hynek. For the veterans among your Hynek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hynek lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hynek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hynek in 1947 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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