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Hiriak Family History

Hiriak Name 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: Hirai, Hornak, Sirak, Mirick, Horak, Jirak, Jirik, Irick, Herink

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Where is the Hiriak family from?

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

What did your Hiriak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hiriak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hiriak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiriak 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 Hiriak. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hiriak. For the veterans among your Hiriak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiriak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hiriak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hiriak in 1966 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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